Nevada · Hiking · Jarbidge Wilderness

Willow Creek 1

13.6 mi
round trip
753 ft
climb
7,241 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct
best months

Is Willow Creek 1 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It doesn't name Willow Creek 1, 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.

Willow Creek 1 is a 13.6-mile out-and-back hike in Nevada's Jarbidge Wilderness, part of the Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The trail climbs from a low point of 6,430 feet to a high of 7,241 feet, with a total elevation gain of 753 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is natural-surfaced and open to horses. The most comfortable stretch for a visit runs from June through October. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 75°F in June and 76°F in September, with July peaking near 86°F. That station sits about 1,300 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the ridge run cooler. The trail is open from June 15 to October 30. Other hikes within a short drive include Person, about 2 miles away, and Chalk, about 4 miles away. 76 Creek and Marys River are both within about 6 miles.