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Nevada
20.6 mi
Distance
2,242 ft
Gain
7h 59m
Time
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Little Cottonwood Canyon
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Little Cottonwood Canyon offers a challenging 20.6-mile journey through Nevada's scenic high country with over 2,200 feet of elevation gain. This trail traverses diverse terrain through a classic canyon environment, rewarding hikers with expansive views and access to alpine meadows and ridgelines. The extended distance and sustained elevation gain make this an excellent choice for experienced hikers seeking a full day of mountain exploration.
Mount Jefferson
~53 min drive
Remote 23-mile alpine peak with 1,743 ft gain and expansive Basin views.
Barley Creek
~43 min drive
A 2.28-mile moderate singletrack out-and-back in Nevada that links to the Cottonwood Creek trail system.
Little Table Mountain Spring
~46 min drive
Easy 3-mile spring hike with 445 ft gain in Nevada high desert.
Pott Hole Valley Road
~48 min drive
Easy 2.5-mile valley road walk with desert views in remote Nevada.
Kelly Mine
~5 min drive
Historic mining trail with steady elevation gain and desert views.
Cottonwood Creek 2
~44 min drive
1.08-mile out-and-back trail in Nevada with 258 ft elevation gain.
Tipover
~46 min drive
Accessible 4-mile Nevada trail with 1,039 ft elevation gain.
Adt - Nevada - S - Seg 4
~48 min drive
Short desert segment of Nevada's ADT with open Mojave terrain.
Big Cottonwood Canyon
~8 min drive
Moderate 9.4-mile canyon trail with 1,710 ft elevation gain in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
Round Meadow
~46 min drive
Easy meadow loop with gentle elevation gain and scenic grassland views.