Nevada · Hiking

South Fork

6.0 mi
round trip
2,371 ft
climb
8,501 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is South Fork open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ely Ranger District. It doesn't name South Fork, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Ely Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

South Fork is a moderate hike in the Ely Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada, about 5.3 miles from the town of Crows Nest. The trail is an out-and-back route of about 6 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 2,371 feet, taking you from a low point of about 6,130 feet to a high of about 8,501 feet. The trail is on natural surface, and it is open to both horses and bikes, according to the USDA Forest Service's trail records. That makes it a flexible option for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. Irwin Canyon lies about 2.4 miles away, and the Burnt Canyon Trail, Hooper Canyon and Hooper Canyon Spring Spur are all within about 9 miles.