South Fork Smith
- 2.7 mi
- round trip
- 831 ft
- climb
- 7,903 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is South Fork Smith open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It doesn't name South Fork Smith, 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.
South Fork Smith is a moderate out-and-back hike in Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, within the Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District. The trail is about 2.7 miles long, with an elevation gain of 831 feet, taking you from a low point of 7,127 feet to a high of 7,903 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is on natural surface, with no bikes allowed. The trail is open from about June 15 through October 30, so plan your visit for late spring through early fall. Several other hikes sit close by, including Smith Creek Connector at 0.6 miles and Middle Fork Smith Creek at 0.7 miles. North Fork Smith Creek is about 1.2 miles away, and Harrison Pass, a climbing area, is roughly 9 miles off.
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