Nevada · Hiking · Near Sunnyside-Tahoe City

Ophir Creek

12.0 mi
round trip
3,331 ft
climb
8,616 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Ophir Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

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

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

Ophir Creek is a 12-mile out-and-back hike in Nevada's Carson Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, within Davis Creek Regional Park on county land. The trail rises from about 5,200 feet to about 8,600 feet, with a total elevation gain of 3,331 feet, and is rated hard. The route is on natural surface, and both horses and bikes are allowed. The climb is long and steep, so plan for a full day on foot or saddle. Discovery Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and Ophir Creek Trail is about 0.7 mile off. Rock Lake, a mountain biking area, is 1.8 miles away, and Mt. Rose Campground is about 3.4 miles away.

Around this trail

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    Davis Creek Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 0.2 mi from the trail
  • If it rains

    Fox Cultural Hall

    Museum

    On your way back · 11 mi

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