Nevada · Mountain biking · Old Man of the Mountain

Middle Fork Cold Creek

1.5 mi
distance
572 ft
climb
May–Oct
best months

Is Middle Fork Cold Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It doesn't name Middle Fork Cold 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.

Middle Fork Cold Creek is a mountain biking route in the Ruby Mountains Wilderness, part of the Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada. The Forest Service manages the land, and the nearest town is Lamoille, about 8 miles away. The route is 1.5 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 572 feet from a low point of about 7,239 feet to a high of about 7,838 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 1.3 miles in, with a grade of about 21 percent. The climb is short and the route is close to the town, so it works well as a day ride. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 84°F with lows near 50°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-30s. That station sits well below the route, so temperatures on the trail run cooler. Conrad Creek is about 0.4 miles away, and North Fork Cold Creek is about 0.8 miles away. South Fork Cold Creek is about 1.3 miles away. Thomas Canyon Campground is about 7 miles away.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Middle Fork Cold Creek

    Best months: May–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

      36° / 16°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 18°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 25°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      54° / 30°

      7 wet

    5. May

      64° / 37°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      74° / 43°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 50°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 48°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 41°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 32°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 22°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 16°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Arthur 4nw, NV, 8.3 mi away at 6,250 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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