Nevada · Hiking

Joe Billy Basin

2.0 mi
round trip
1,146 ft
climb
8,146 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Joe Billy Basin open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It doesn't name Joe Billy Basin, 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.

Joe Billy Basin is a 2-mile out-and-back hike in the Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District of Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 7,600 feet to a high point of 8,146 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,146 feet over the round trip. The steepest stretch comes at about half a mile in, where the grade reaches 17 percent. The route is rated hard, and the climb is steep enough to make it a challenge for anyone heading out. The trail surface is natural, and horses are allowed, so it works for riders as well as hikers. The most comfortable stretch for a visit runs from June 15 through October 30, when the trail is typically open. Plan on about an hour for the trip. Joe Billy North Campsite sits just 0.2 miles away, and Joe Billy South Campsite is about 0.9 miles off. Thomas Canyon Campground is roughly 4.5 miles away, and Lamoille Canyon, a climbing area, is about 5.7 miles away.