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Nevada
5.8 mi
Distance
3,869 ft
Gain
3h 52m
Time
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Joe Billy Basin
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Joe Billy Basin is a challenging high-elevation hike that rewards adventurous hikers with significant elevation gain and expansive basin views. This 5.8-mile route climbs nearly 3,900 feet through Nevada's remote terrain, offering solitude and dramatic scenery typical of the state's alpine environments. The steep ascent makes this a demanding day hike best suited for experienced hikers seeking a rigorous mountain experience.
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Quick high-desert hike with steady elevation gain near Baxter.
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~7 min drive
Steep 1.57-mile climb to a high-elevation campsite with 975 ft gain.
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Easy 2-mile desert walk through Nevada's Joe Billy Basin.
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~9 min drive
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Hidden Lakes
~11 min drive
Accessible alpine lake trail with scenic basin views near Hidden Lakes, Nevada.
Conrad Creek
~8 min drive
Remote 23.5-mile Nevada backcountry trek with steady elevation gain.
