Nevada · Hiking

Jefferson Canyon Road

1.1 mi
round trip
398 ft
climb
7,477 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Aug
best months

Is Jefferson Canyon Road open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It doesn't name Jefferson Canyon Road, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Jefferson Canyon Road is an easy out-and-back hike of about 2 miles in the Austin-Tonopah Ranger District of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada. The route starts at roughly 7,190 feet and climbs to about 7,477 feet, with a total gain of 398 feet over the round trip. The steepest stretch comes early, around 0.24 miles in, with a grade of about 10 percent. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 65°F and September highs around 76°F, while July peaks near 85°F and winter lows drop to about 10°F. Several other hikes lie within a few miles, including Mount Jefferson at about 3.6 miles and Windy Pass at about 4.8 miles. Lone Pine Springs is about 5.3 miles away, and Pine Creek Campground offers a place to stay about 9 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Aug

    Best time to visit Jefferson Canyon 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, 32.7 mi away at 6,413 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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