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| | Backcountry hiking here in Nevada is always an enjoyable thing to do. No chance of getting bored in Nevada if you like the outdoors. Finally, backcountry trekking time is here again, and Highland Ridge Trail in White Pine County, Nevada is a tremendous location for getting out. Highland Ridge Trail is a two ended backcountry trail with two trailheads, so hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. The length of this wilderness hiking trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a splendid |
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hiking trail for experienced trekkers in magnificent shape. The total elevation difference for this backcountry trail is 3,656 feet which is a higher than average number. This wilderness trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress
| | differently at different elevations. Every backpacking and hiking trail in Nevada has its own unique loveliness. Being 16.8 miles long; it's longer than many wilderness trails. There are so many great backpacking and hiking trails for hiking in Nevada, and Highland Ridge Trail is one of them, and it's in White Pine County. The beautiful wilderness hiking trails of the Snake Range are a really great way to spend quality time in the outdoors. At parts of the year this vicinity sees very little rain, so do check for current fire restrictions before you | |
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go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Not much precipitation falls here at Highland Ridge Trail; March is when you get the most rain here while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Now, this is roughly a 2.5-day walk, so better have big backpack
to fit all the stuff you need. Highland Ridge Trail being so distant from the closest city, it is an exciting location to trek. Summertime highs at Highland Ridge Trail generally tend to be in the 80's, and the night is a bit colder of course, commonly in the 50's. High temperatures
during the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and night lows at Highland Ridge Trail during the wintertime commonly descend into the 10's. This is a region covered with lots of hiking trails. Now this backpacking trail is pretty long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies.
And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place.
Briefly about the general area:
Just can't get enough of the Snake Range. Why not camp at Shoshone Campground since you're here at Highland Ridge Trail, and a short trip to Mustang Spring is
always worthwhile. South Fork Baker Creek is a glorious site to visit; popping by Great Basin National Park is just something you need to do if you haven't yet.
If you go for the outdoors, you'll like Highland Ridge Trail. Camping at Highland Ridge Trail is perfect fun, Wheeler
Peak Campground is a perfect local campground; Hub Mine Basin is a stunning place any time of year. A pleasant journey to Granite Basin is a delightful way to spend an afternoon; Decathon Spring is an inspiring site to explore during your stay. And if that's not sufficient there's
lots more cool stuff to do in the Snake Range.
North Fork Baker Creek is a good local stream, and you could always discover Swallow Canyon.
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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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46 miles away
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46 miles away
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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
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, 3 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 4018 feet elevation difference |
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Baker Shoshone Trail, White Pine County
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, 3 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 4018 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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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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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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PROSPECTOR HOTEL AND CASINO, Ely
, 46 miles away |
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Main Motel of Ely, Ely
, 47 miles away |
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Best Western Park Vue Motel, Ely
, 47 miles away |
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