Nevada · Hiking

Wilson Canyon 2

1.9 mi
round trip
375 ft
climb
5,739 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Wilson Canyon 2 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It doesn't name Wilson Canyon 2, 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.

Wilson Canyon 2 is an easy out-and-back hike of about 1.9 miles in the Bridgeport Ranger District of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada. The Forest Service manages the land, and the nearest town is Wellington Springs, about 3 miles away. The trail rises about 375 feet from a low point of roughly 5,418 feet to a high of about 5,739 feet. It is a natural-surface route, and bikes are allowed. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 74°F and October highs near 69°F, while July averages about 93°F and winter lows drop to around 18°F. Several other trails sit close by. Pine Bench Loop is about a mile away, and Wilson Canyon 3 and Wilson Canyon 4 are each within about 2 miles. The Boundaryline Trail is about 1.8 miles off.

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

    Best time to visit Wilson Canyon 2

    Best months: April–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

      46° / 19°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      51° / 23°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      59° / 28°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      64° / 33°

      3 wet

    5. May

      74° / 40°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      84° / 47°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      93° / 54°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      91° / 52°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      82° / 44°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      69° / 33°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      55° / 23°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      45° / 18°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Smith 6 N, NV, 10.2 mi away at 5,000 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.