Hendrys Creek
- 17.2 mi
- round trip
- 4,658 ft
- climb
- 10,578 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Hendrys Creek open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Ely Ranger District. It doesn't name Hendrys Creek, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Ward Fire Closure (Ely Ranger District)
Agency closure covering Ely Ranger District · Order 04-17-26-09-02 · USFS · Ely Ranger District
Elephant Fire Closure
Agency closure covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-26-01-04 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Area, Road, and Trail Closures (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)
Agency alert covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-25-04 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Year-Round Fire Restrictions (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)
Agency alert covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-24-01 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Vehicle Snow Chain Requirements during Inclement Weather (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)
Agency alert covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-23-01 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Ely Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Hendrys Creek is a hard hike on natural surface in the Ely Ranger District of Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, about 17 miles long. The trail climbs from a low point of 5,920 feet to a high of 10,578 feet, a total elevation gain of 4,658 feet, and is an out-and-back route. The trail is open year round, and horses are allowed. The land is managed by the Forest Service. Hampton Creek lies about 2 miles away, and Horse Canyon Trail and Mt. Moriah are within about 6 miles. Rock Canyon is roughly 6 miles off.
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