Nevada · Hiking

Ione Road

3.1 mi
round trip
744 ft
climb
6,690 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Aug
best months

Ione Road is a moderate, out-and-back hike on Bureau of Land Management land in Nevada's Tonopah Field Office, about 3 miles long and roughly 6 miles round trip. The route starts near 6,680 feet and climbs to about 6,690 feet, with the high point at 6,690 feet and a total gain and loss of about 744 feet over the full trip. The steepest stretch comes early, with a grade of about 6%, and the hike takes about 2.5 hours to complete. Spring and fall bring the most comfortable conditions. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 65°F in May and 64°F in October, while July highs reach about 85°F and January highs sit near 42°F. Nearby options include the National Forest Development 024 Trail about 4 miles away and the Diana Mine Loop and Berlin Townsite Loop, both about 4.6 miles off. Berlin Ichthyosaur Campground Access Trail lies about 5 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Aug

    Best time to visit Ione Road

    Best months: June–August. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      42° / 11°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      45° / 14°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      51° / 20°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 23°

      6 wet

    5. May

      65° / 30°

      6 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 35°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 41°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 39°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 31°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 22°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 15°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      42° / 10°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Reese River Ione 13ne, NV, 12.7 mi away at 6,413 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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