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| | When you're here in Nevada hiking along one of its wilderness hiking trails is something that is always fun to do. While visiting this region in Nevada it's a perfect idea to go backpacking too. Because Highland Ridge Trail is very far from society, It's always enjoyable to trek here. The length of Highland Ridge Trail is on the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes this hiking trail great for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. This wilderness hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so make sure you check current conditions |
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and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Different parts of this hiking and backpacking trail are at very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the hiking and backpacking trail could be very different from other parts of it. This
| | hike should take you about 2.5 days, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Keep in mind that this is a long wilderness hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in the outdoors a bit, and if you happen to be in White Pine County of Nevada, Highland Ridge Trail is an excellent local hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. At Highland Ridge Trail you don’t see much precipitation; the wettest month of the year is regularly March, that's the one that rains the most; | |
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January meanwhile is the driest month. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. There are so many hiking trails in this region. Highland Ridge Trail has a total elevation difference of 3,656 feet, and that is higher than average. Being 16.8 miles
long; it's a long hiking and backpacking trail. The striking backcountry trails of the Snake Range are the best way to enjoy these summits. Glorious wilderness hiking trails in Nevada are in abundance, and Highland Ridge Trail is one of them, and it's in White Pine County. For
the duration of the months of summer, highs generally are in the 80's at Highland Ridge Trail. All through the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 50's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 40's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Highland Ridge
Trail. Each wilderness hiking trail in Nevada is worth hiking. Highland Ridge Trail is a two ended wilderness hiking trail with two trailheads, so trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back.
Briefly about the general area:
So many fun things
in the Snake Range, just fantastic. Hub Mine Basin is a delightful place here at Highland Ridge Trail, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Mustang Spring. This is no location for people who don’t like to have fun. North Fork Baker Creek is near Highland Ridge Trail
and is always a pleasure to explore; why not take a little spree to South Fork Baker Creek since you're here.
And that's not all there is to do here in the Snake Range. Camping is available at Wheeler Peak Campground, and if you're here, you might as well stop at Swallow Canyon.
Granite Basin is right here at Highland Ridge Trail, and if you're looking for a delightful visit, Great Basin National Park is pretty near.
A journey to Decathon Spring will fill your spirit with great feelings; camping at Shoshone Campground is always a good experience.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 38.7991, Longitude -114.2654
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 38.8994, Longitude -114.3032
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 16.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 16.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 3656 feet
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| | Trails Near Highland Ridge Trail:
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Highland Ridge Trail, White Pine County
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, 0 miles away, 8.4 hiking miles, 3656 feet elevation difference |
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Baker Shoshone Trail, White Pine County
County
, 3 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 4018 feet elevation difference |
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Baker Shoshone Trail, White Pine County
County
, 3 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 4018 feet elevation difference |
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Bristlecone Pine Glacier Trail, White Pine County
County
, 8 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 1149 feet elevation difference |
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Bristlecone Pine Glacier Trail, White Pine County
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, 8 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 1149 feet elevation difference |
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PROSPECTOR HOTEL AND CASINO, Ely
, 45 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELY, Ely
, 46 miles away |
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Ramada Inn & Copper Queen Casino, Ely
, 46 miles away |
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Best Western Park Vue Motel, Ely
, 47 miles away |
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Hotel Nevada and Gambling Hall, Ely
, 47 miles away |
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