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This great outdoors hiking trail has two trailheads, so backcountry trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Sometimes this hiking trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. This hiking trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. With its 16.8 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer backcountry hike. This backcountry walk should take you about 2.5 days, so better have big a backpack to fit all the stuff you need. The total elevation difference for this great outdoors hiking trail is 3,656 feet, and that is higher than average. Highland Ridge Trail is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip.
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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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US Hiking Trails > Nevada > Highland Ridge Trail
