Nevada · Hiking

Mcdonald

4.7 mi
round trip
1,102 ft
climb
7,038 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Mcdonald open right now?

Closure in the area

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

McDonald is a hard out-and-back hike of about 4.7 miles in Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, within the Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District. The trail runs from a low point of about 6,300 feet to a high point of about 7,000 feet, with a one-way climb of roughly 1,100 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is natural-surfaced. Bikes are allowed. For timing, summer is the most comfortable stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 85°F and lows near 41°F. That station sits about 800 feet lower than the hike's high point, so temperatures up top run cooler. The hike is open year-round. Big Bend Campground, about 10 miles away, is the closest place to camp. The Summitt Spur A and Dip routes are both within about 3 miles.