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Nevada
Historic Railroad Trail
3.8 mi
Distance
645 ft
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Conditions: Clear
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Clear, high 87°F / low 85°F, 0% precip — 91/100 for hike
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 3.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 645 ft
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- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
The Historic Railroad Trail is a 7.5-mile out-and-back trail in Nevada with 645 feet of elevation gain. It is managed by the National Park Service.
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