Krenka 3
- 0.2 mi
- distance
- 154 ft
- climb
- May–Oct
- best months
Is Krenka 3 open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It doesn't name Krenka 3, so check the source for the area it covers.
Elephant Fire Closure
Agency closure covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-26-01-04 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Road Closure for Construction Work (Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger Districts)
Agency alert covering Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District · Order 04-17-26-06-04 · USFS · Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
Area, Road, and Trail Closures (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)
Agency alert covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-25-04 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Year-Round Fire Restrictions (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)
Agency alert covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-24-01 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Vehicle Snow Chain Requirements during Inclement Weather (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)
Agency alert covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-23-01 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Krenka 3 is a short mountain biking route in Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, within the Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route sits at about 7,000 feet, with a low point of 6,910 feet and a high of 7,080 feet over a distance of roughly a quarter mile. The climb is brief but has a steep section early on, with a 14% grade at about 0.1 mile. The total gain is 154 feet, and the route has a slight loss of 181 feet, so it works well as a quick addition to a longer ride in the area. 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 about 830 feet lower than the route, so temperatures on the trail run cooler. Krenka 4 and Krenka 1 are both within half a mile, and Krenka Creek offers a hiking option close by. For paddling, the Franklin River is about 9 miles away.
Best time to go · May–Oct
Best time to visit Krenka 3
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.
Jan
36° / 16°
7 wet
Feb
39° / 18°
6 wet
Mar
48° / 25°
6 wet
Apr
54° / 30°
7 wet
May
64° / 37°
7 wet
Jun
74° / 43°
4 wet
Jul
84° / 50°
3 wet
Aug
83° / 48°
3 wet
Sep
74° / 41°
3 wet
Oct
61° / 32°
4 wet
Nov
46° / 22°
5 wet
Dec
35° / 16°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Arthur 4nw, NV, 1.9 mi away at 6,250 ft. The station sits about 800 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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