Nevada · Hiking

Scarlett

ScarlettPhoto: Desert Landscape Conservation Cooperative, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
2.2 mi
round trip
1,705 ft
climb
7,262 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Scarlett open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Scarlett is a 2.2-mile out-and-back hike in Nevada's Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The trail starts at the Cliff Rose Trailhead and climbs to a high point of 7,262 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,705 feet over the round trip. The steepest stretch comes at about mile 1, where the grade reaches 19 percent. The route is rated moderate, and the trail surface is natural. Bikes and horses are both allowed, so the hike works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. 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, while winter highs sit in the mid-40s. The trail is open year-round, and the estimated time for the round trip is about 1.5 hours. The closest neighbors are the Stepladder and Shady Hollow hikes, both within a quarter mile, and the Atomic Duck mountain biking trail. Climbers can find Starter Crag about 0.7 miles away.