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Nevada
North Fork Cold Creek
2.0 mi
Distance
824 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
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North Fork Cold Creek
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 824 ft
- Highest point
- 9,930 ft
- Lowest point
- 9,087 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
North Fork Cold Creek offers a challenging 2.05-mile out-and-back adventure in Nevada for experienced hikers seeking technical terrain and demanding conditions. This expert-level trail demands careful navigation and solid backcountry skills from those who attempt it.
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