Nevada · Hiking

Hooper Canyon

4.0 mi
round trip
1,143 ft
climb
7,659 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Hooper Canyon open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ely Ranger District. It doesn't name Hooper Canyon, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Ely Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Hooper Canyon is a 4-mile out-and-back hike in the Ely Ranger District of Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The trail climbs about 1,140 feet from its low point of 6,369 feet to a high of 7,659 feet, and it is rated hard. The Forest Service manages the land. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows horses. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. The open season runs from June 15 to October 30. Plan for a full day, and consider an overnight at Cherry Creek Campground, about 5.3 miles away. Hooper Canyon Spring Spur is 0.4 miles from the trail, and Burnt Canyon Trail is 2.4 miles away. Farther afield are N.Fork Willow Creek at 4.5 miles and Bruno Canyon Trail at 8.2 miles.