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Nevada
8.8 mi
Distance
1,746 ft
Gain
3h 49m
Time
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Why you'll love it
Jones
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The Jones Trail is a moderate 8.81-mile hike featuring nearly 1,750 feet of elevation gain through Nevada's high desert terrain. This out-and-back or loop route offers steady climbing with expansive views of the surrounding basin and range landscape, making it an excellent choice for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with meaningful elevation challenge.
Mt Houghton
~7 min drive
Quick summit hike with steady elevation gain and panoramic views.
Jones
~1 min drive
Easy 2.17-mile trail near Jones, Nevada.
Church's Pond
~1 min drive
Easy 1.17-mile pond loop with 248 ft elevation gain.
Jones Creek Loop
~2 min drive
Easy 1.16-mile loop along Jones Creek with 185 ft elevation gain.
Thomas Creek
~4 min drive
Moderately strenuous 8.76-mile creek drainage hike with 3,066 ft elevation gain.
Dry Pond
~4 min drive
Easy 4.2-mile loop with 471 ft gain through Nevada high desert.
Whites Creek
~4 min drive
Accessible creek-side hike with 600 ft elevation gain near Whites Creek, Nevada.
Upper Thomas Creek Trail
~5 min drive
Short creek-side hike in Nevada with moderate elevation gain.
Sierra Front Trail
~5 min drive
Gentle 7-mile desert trail with Sierra Front views and minimal elevation gain.
Rim to Reno
~6 min drive
Nearly 25-mile point-to-point descent from rim to Reno with steady elevation loss.
