Nevada · Hiking

Mud Springs

12.6 mi
round trip
2,074 ft
climb
7,778 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Mud Springs open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Mud Springs is a hard hike of about 12.6 miles in an out-and-back route, set within the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area ranger district of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada. It rises from a starting point near 7,360 feet to a high of about 7,778 feet, with a total climb of roughly 2,074 feet over the round trip, and the steepest stretch comes within the first half mile at about 19 percent grade. The trail is on natural surface and allows both horses and bikes, making it an option for riders and pack animals. The trip is estimated to take about five hours. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Mt Charleston show July highs around 79°F with lows near 52°F, and June and September are also mild, with highs in the mid-70s. The hike is open from about May 1 to November 30, and the trail is managed by the Forest Service. Nearby options include the BM15 Trail Dispersed #1 at about 1.4 miles and the Loopdy Trail at about 1.7 miles. McWilliams campground is about 4.6 miles away, and The Icehouse climbing area is about 5.3 miles off.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Mud Springs

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      44° / 22°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      44° / 22°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      49° / 26°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      55° / 30°

      4 wet

    5. May

      63° / 37°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      74° / 46°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 52°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 52°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 44°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 35°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 27°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 21°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Charleston Fire Stn, NV, 8.3 mi away at 7,460 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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