Nevada · Hiking · Mt. Rose Wilderness · Near Sunnyside-Tahoe City

Mt Houghton

Mt HoughtonPhoto: Mitch Barrie — Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1.2 mi
round trip
351 ft
climb
10,481 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Mt Houghton open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Carson Ranger District. It doesn't name Mt Houghton, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Carson Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Mt Houghton is an easy out-and-back hike in Nevada's Mt. Rose Wilderness, part of the Carson Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route rises about 350 feet from roughly 10,100 feet to a high point of about 10,480 feet, covering about 1.2 miles. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows bikes, so it works for a short walk or a ride. It stays within the wilderness, and the trip is short enough to fit into a longer day on the surrounding network of trails. The open season runs from June 1 to October 15. The trail is close to several other outings. The Tahoe Rim Trail passes about 0.7 miles away, and the Mt. Rose Peak hike is about 0.8 miles off. Mount Rose Campground is about 2.6 miles away for anyone wanting to stay overnight.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Mount Rose (nv)

    Campground

    Campground · 2.6 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Azzara’s

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 5 mi
  • If it rains

    Fox Cultural Hall

    Museum

    On your way back · 8 mi

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Route details

Distance
1.2 mi round trip
Climbing
About 351 ft
Summit
10,484 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Time
About 0.5 hours

Questions about this route

How long is the Mt Houghton on Mount Houghton?

About 1.2 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Mt Houghton?

About 351 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Mt Houghton?

It is rated easy.

How long does the Mt Houghton take?

About 0.5 hours round trip.

Conditions and forecast on Mount Houghton

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