Nevada · Hiking

Sugarshack Road

0.8 mi
round trip
129 ft
climb
5,496 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Oct
best months

Sugarshack Road is an easy out-and-back hike on Bureau of Indian Affairs land in Nevada, about 0.8 miles from the town of Duckwater. The route is short and gentle, with a total climb of about 130 feet over 1.6 miles, and the high point of the trip sits at about 5,496 feet. The route begins at roughly 5,485 feet and reaches its highest point at about 5,496 feet before descending back to the start. The steepest stretch is around the 0.45-mile mark, with a grade of about 3 percent. The whole trip takes about half an hour, which makes it an easy addition to a day in the Duckwater area. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 76°F and October highs around 70°F, while July averages about 94°F and January highs hover near 41°F. Duckwater Falls lies about 0.8 miles away, and Meadow Road is about a mile off. Duckwater Creek, a paddling spot, and Duckwater Road are each about 1.8 miles away.

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

    Best time to visit Sugarshack Road

    Best months: March–May 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

      41° / 17°

      4 wet · 1 snow

    2. Feb

      48° / 24°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      59° / 30°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      66° / 36°

      5 wet

    5. May

      76° / 45°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      87° / 53°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      94° / 59°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      92° / 57°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      84° / 48°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      70° / 37°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      55° / 25°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 17°

      3 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Blue Eagle Rch - Currant 12ssw, NV, 29.3 mi away at 4,678 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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