Nevada · Hiking

Secret Basin

8.4 mi
round trip
707 ft
climb
7,088 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 15 h ago

Is Secret Basin open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Secret Basin is an out-and-back hike in Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, on the Austin-Tonopah Ranger District. The trail runs about 8.4 miles, with a total elevation gain of 707 feet, from a low point of 6,381 feet to a high of 7,088 feet. It's a hard route, and it's managed by the Forest Service. The trail is on natural ground, and it allows both horses and bikes. That makes it a versatile option for riders and equestrians alike. For timing, late spring and early fall are the most comfortable. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 72°F and lows near 40°F in May to highs around 81°F and lows near 44°F in September. That station sits well below the basin, so temperatures on the trail run cooler. The hike is open year-round, and the closest neighbor is Barney Meadows, about a mile away. Seyler Springs and Keough Springs are both about 4 miles off, and Peavine Creek Campground is roughly 5 miles away for an overnight stay.