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Nevada
65.3 mi
Distance
2,708 ft
Gain
23h 7m
Time
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Why you'll love it
Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail
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The Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail is a premier high-elevation traverse through the Ruby Mountains in northeastern Nevada, offering stunning alpine scenery and expansive views across the Great Basin. This long-distance trail traverses rugged ridgelines and passes through pristine wilderness, featuring dramatic peaks, cirque lakes, and diverse ecosystems ranging from sagebrush to alpine tundra. The trail's remote character and significant elevation make it a rewarding challenge for experienced backpackers seeking solitude and mountain beauty.
Lamoille Stock
~0 min drive
Steady alpine climb in the Ruby Mountains with excellent high-elevation views.
Island Lake
~0 min drive
Moderate alpine lake hike with 900 ft gain near Island Lake, Nevada.
Favre Lake
~3 min drive
Easy 2.84-mile alpine lake hike with gentle elevation gain.
Colonel Moore
~4 min drive
Moderate 7.11-mile Nevada trail with 2,860 ft elevation gain and scenic high desert views.
Castle Lake
~4 min drive
Steep half-mile alpine trail to scenic Castle Lake with impressive elevation gain.
Kleckner Creek
~4 min drive
Challenging 14.39-mile alpine trek with 2,561 ft elevation gain.
Box Canyon
~6 min drive
Moderate 7-mile canyon hike with 1,934 ft elevation gain.
Thomas Canyon
~6 min drive
Moderate canyon hike with steady elevation gain and high desert views.
Baxter
~8 min drive
Quick high-desert hike with steady elevation gain near Baxter.
Right Fork Lamoille
~8 min drive
Strenuous alpine trail in the Ruby Mountains with dramatic elevation gain and mountain views.
