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Nevada
3.4 mi
Distance
1,794 ft
Gain
2h 2m
Time
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Windy Pass Trail
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Windy Pass Trail is a moderately challenging 3.4-mile ascent gaining nearly 1,800 feet of elevation through Nevada's high desert terrain. This trail climbs steadily toward Windy Pass, offering expansive views of the surrounding ridges and valleys as you gain elevation. The exposed ridgeline approach and significant elevation gain make this a rewarding workout for hikers seeking mountain vistas and solitude.
Mount Jefferson
~2 min drive
Remote 23-mile alpine peak with 1,743 ft gain and expansive Basin views.
Windy Pass
~4 min drive
Moderate 8.76-mile climb to a scenic Nevada mountain pass with 1,681 ft gain.
National Forest Development Road 010
~7 min drive
Easy 0.72-mile forest road walk in Nevada national forest.
Pine Creek
~8 min drive
Easy 0.60-mile out-and-back trail in Nevada with 138 ft elevation gain.
Trail Canyon Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate 7.6-mile canyon creek hike with steady elevation gain and reliable water.
Round Meadow
~7 min drive
Easy meadow loop with gentle elevation gain and scenic grassland views.
Jefferson Canyon Road
~8 min drive
Easy 1-mile canyon road walk in Nevada's high desert.
Barley Creek
~26 min drive
A 2.28-mile moderate singletrack out-and-back in Nevada that links to the Cottonwood Creek trail system.
Middle Summit Mt Jefferson
~3 min drive
Moderate 4-mile alpine hike with 1,637 ft gain to Middle Summit Mt Jefferson.
Little Table Mountain Spring
~8 min drive
Easy 3-mile spring hike with 445 ft gain in Nevada high desert.
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