Nevada · Hiking

North Gallagher

3.3 mi
round trip
615 ft
climb
7,505 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Is North Gallagher open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ely Ranger District. It doesn't name North Gallagher, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

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

North Gallagher is a moderate out-and-back hike of about 3.3 miles in the Ely Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada, managed by the Forest Service. The trail climbs roughly 615 feet from a low of about 6,890 feet to a high of about 7,505 feet. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Ruth show July highs around 84°F with lows near 47°F, while winter brings frequent snow days and lows in the single digits. The trail's natural surface allows bikes. South Gallagher is just 0.1 mile away, and Lowery Canyon is about 1.6 miles off. For an overnight stay, Ward Mountain Campground is about 6.3 miles away.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit North Gallagher

    Best months: May–September. 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

      38° / 9°

      6 wet · 6 snow

    2. Feb

      40° / 12°

      6 wet · 5 snow

    3. Mar

      47° / 19°

      7 wet · 5 snow

    4. Apr

      54° / 24°

      7 wet · 3 snow

    5. May

      64° / 32°

      7 wet · 1 snow

    6. Jun

      76° / 40°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 47°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 46°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 36°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 25°

      4 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      47° / 16°

      5 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      37° / 7°

      6 wet · 5 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ruth, NV, 9.8 mi away at 6,858 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.