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California
3.0 mi
Distance
1,006 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Middle Fork Cold Creek
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Middle Fork Cold Creek offers a straightforward 3-mile out-and-back journey in Nevada, making it an accessible option for hikers seeking a moderate adventure. This trail integrates into a larger network that includes North Cold Creek Canyon and Cold Lakes, providing opportunities to explore connected terrain in the region.
North Fork Cold Creek
~1 min drive
Challenging 14-mile alpine trek with 6,598 ft elevation gain in remote Nevada backcountry.
Middle Fork Cold Creek
~2 min drive
Moderate 10.3-mile canyon hike with 2,187 ft elevation gain in Nevada.
John Day
~3 min drive
Moderate 2.78-mile hike with 650 ft gain near John Day, Nevada.
South Fork Cold Creek
~3 min drive
Moderate 5-mile creek drainage hike with 1,413 ft elevation gain.
Conrad Creek
~2 min drive
A 3.55-mile out-and-back Nevada trail connecting to a network of cold-water creeks including South Fork Cold Creek and Thorpe Creek.
Soldier Basin
~4 min drive
An easy 1.50-mile out-and-back hike in Nevada's Ruby Mountains Wilderness, perfect for a quick outdoor excursion.
Upper North Fork Cold Creek
~4 min drive
Short creek-side walk through Nevada forest with gentle elevation gain.
Soldier Basin
~5 min drive
Moderate 9.1-mile basin hike with 2,253 ft elevation gain.
North Fork Cold Creek
~5 min drive
An expert-level out-and-back trek covering 2.05 miles in Nevada's North Fork Cold Creek area.
Lamoille-Gardner Creek TH
~4 min drive
Long alpine traverse in the Ruby Mountains with 2,100 ft elevation gain.
