Nevada · Hiking

Krenka Creek

6.3 mi
round trip
2,232 ft
climb
9,475 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Krenka Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It doesn't name Krenka Creek, 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.

Krenka Creek is a hard hike in Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, within the Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from about 7,255 feet to about 9,475 feet, a total gain of 2,232 feet over roughly 6.3 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is natural-surfaced and open year-round. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. That makes the trail a good fit for riders on horseback or on foot, and the climb is steep enough to demand careful planning. The Krenka 4 and Krenka 3 mountain biking routes sit just a few tenths of a mile away, and the Upper Sharps Canyon hike is about 0.6 miles off. For paddling, the Franklin River is roughly 9 miles away.