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Nevada
8.8 mi
Distance
1,746 ft
Gain
3h 49m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Jones
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The Jones Trail is a moderate 8.81-mile hike featuring nearly 1,750 feet of elevation gain through Nevada's high desert terrain. This out-and-back or loop route offers steady climbing with expansive views of the surrounding basin and range landscape, making it an excellent choice for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with meaningful elevation challenge.
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~1 min drive
Easy 2.17-mile trail near Jones, Nevada.
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~4 min drive
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Dry Pond
~4 min drive
Easy 4.2-mile loop with 471 ft gain through Nevada high desert.
Church's Pond
~1 min drive
Easy 1.17-mile pond loop with 248 ft elevation gain.
Upper Thomas Creek Trail
~5 min drive
Short creek-side hike in Nevada with moderate elevation gain.
Sierra Front Trail
~5 min drive
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Gray Lake Trail (Mt. Rose)
~9 min drive
Steady alpine hike to scenic Gray Lake with mixed forest and meadow terrain.
Jones Creek Loop
~2 min drive
Easy 1.16-mile loop along Jones Creek with 185 ft elevation gain.
Tahoe Rim Trail
~6 min drive
Epic 62-mile alpine circumnavigation of Lake Tahoe with high elevation and stunning Sierra views.
