Nevada · Hiking

Wildcat Creek

3.4 mi
round trip
834 ft
climb
6,960 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct
best months

Is Wildcat Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It doesn't name Wildcat Creek, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Wildcat Creek is a 3.4-mile out-and-back hike in Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, within the Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail sits at about 6,960 feet, with a total climb of 834 feet for the round trip. The hike is rated hard, and the steepest part comes at about 0.9 miles, where the grade reaches 7%. The trail is natural surfaced, and horses and bikes are both allowed. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs of 75°F in June and 76°F in September, with snow days mostly limited to the winter months. That station sits about 1,000 feet below the trail, so temperatures on the route run cooler. The trail is open seasonally from June 15 to October 30, and the estimated time is about 1.5 hours. Nearby options include SUN LOOP, about 1.5 miles away, and Wildcat to Camp Creek at 1.9 miles. T Creek lies about 3.6 miles off, and Camp Creek is about 4.3 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit Wildcat Creek

    Best months: April–June and August–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

      37° / 16°

      5 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      39° / 18°

      4 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      48° / 26°

      4 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      55° / 30°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      65° / 37°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 43°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 49°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 47°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 39°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 30°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 22°

      4 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      37° / 16°

      5 wet · 2 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gibbs Rch - Jarbidge 24se, NV, 7.7 mi away at 5,960 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.