Nevada · Hiking

Shady Hollow

5.2 mi
round trip
97 ft
climb
7,097 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Shady Hollow open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Shady Hollow is a 5.2-mile out-and-back hike in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is rated moderate, with a total elevation gain of 97 feet from a low point of about 6,475 feet to a high of about 7,097 feet. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. The climb is gentle, with the route rising steadily from the lower end to the high point before returning. 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. Several other routes start close by, including Telephone Canyon Connector 1 and Atomic Duck, both about 0.1 mile away, and Scarlett at 0.2 mile. Climbers can head to Starter Crag, about 0.9 mile off.