Nevada · Hiking

Steamboat Trail

0.3 mi
round trip
169 ft
climb
4,269 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Steamboat Trail is a short, easy hike on Bureau of Land Management land in Nevada, within the Black Rock Field Office. The route is out and back, about 0.3 miles in length, and it rises from about 4,098 feet to about 4,269 feet. The trail is suited to horses, and the surface is natural, so riders will find no pavement to deal with. Bikes are not allowed. The climb is gentle and quick, with a total gain of about 170 feet. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the Gerlach weather station, about 15 miles away, show May highs near 75°F and October highs near 70°F. July and August are hot, with typical highs around 95°F. Several campgrounds sit within a few miles, including Chariot Project BRC and Mobility Camp, both about 4.7 miles away, and Fire Camp, Station 3, about 5 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Steamboat Trail

    Best months: March–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      44° / 24°

      7 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      50° / 28°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      59° / 33°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      66° / 37°

      5 wet

    5. May

      75° / 46°

      5 wet

    6. Jun

      85° / 54°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      95° / 62°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      93° / 59°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      84° / 49°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      70° / 38°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 28°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      43° / 22°

      6 wet · 2 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gerlach, NV, 15.4 mi away at 3,954 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Route details

Distance
0.3 mi round trip
Climbing
About 169 ft
Summit
4,269 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Time
About 0 hours

Questions about this route

How long is the Steamboat Trail on Steamboat Mountain?

About 0.3 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Steamboat Trail?

About 169 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Steamboat Trail?

It is rated easy.

How long does the Steamboat Trail take?

About 0 hours round trip.

Conditions and forecast on Steamboat Mountain

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.