Soldier Basin
- 9.1 mi
- round trip
- 2,253 ft
- climb
- 9,482 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Soldier Basin open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It doesn't name Soldier Basin, so check the source for the area it covers.
Elephant Fire Closure
Agency closure covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-26-01-04 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Road Closure for Construction Work (Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger Districts)
Agency alert covering Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District · Order 04-17-26-06-04 · USFS · Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
Area, Road, and Trail Closures (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)
Agency alert covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-25-04 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Year-Round Fire Restrictions (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)
Agency alert covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-24-01 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Vehicle Snow Chain Requirements during Inclement Weather (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)
Agency alert covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-23-01 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Soldier Basin is a 9.1-mile out-and-back hike in Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, within the Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District. The trail rises from a low point of 6,787 feet to a high of 9,482 feet, a climb of 2,253 feet, and is rated expert. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trailhead is named Soldier Basin Trailhead, which is open year-round. The route is natural-surfaced and allows horses, but not bikes. That makes it a ride for riders on horseback rather than on two wheels. The trail is a long, steep climb, and the high point sits well above the starting point. For a full day on foot, plan on time to cover the distance and the elevation gain. Nearby, John Day is about 1.7 miles away, and North Fork Cold Creek and Ross Creek are each about 2.2 miles off. Mountain bikers can head to Hidden Lakes, roughly 2.5 miles away.
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