Loading trail…
Free — you'll pick up right here.
Watch this trail
Sign up to watch it — saving subscribes you to gate, closure and report changes.
Nevada
10.3 mi
Distance
2,187 ft
Gain
4h 32m
Time
We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.
What we do know
Inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
3 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
Nobody's filed a report here yet — be the first.
Why you'll love it
Middle Fork Cold Creek
AI-suggested draft · review before you go
No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.
Middle Fork Cold Creek offers a moderate 10.3-mile adventure through Nevada's backcountry with nearly 2,200 feet of elevation gain. This trail traverses a scenic canyon environment with reliable water sources typical of cold creek drainages, providing both challenge and natural beauty. The route rewards hikers with solitude and the opportunity to experience Nevada's diverse alpine and subalpine terrain.
Conrad Creek
~1 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.
North Fork Cold Creek
~2 min drive
Challenging 14-mile alpine trek with 6,598 ft elevation gain in remote Nevada backcountry.
North Fork Cold Creek
~3 min drive
An expert-level out-and-back trek covering 2.05 miles in Nevada's North Fork Cold Creek area.
Middle Fork Cold Creek
~2 min drive
A 3-mile out-and-back trail in Nevada that connects to the North Cold Creek Canyon and Cold Lakes system.
Robinson Lake
~4 min drive
Easy alpine lake hike with minimal elevation gain near Robinson Lake.
Hidden Lakes
~4 min drive
Accessible alpine lake trail with scenic basin views near Hidden Lakes, Nevada.
Soldier Basin
~5 min drive
Moderate 9.1-mile basin hike with 2,253 ft elevation gain.
South Fork Cold Creek
~5 min drive
Moderate 5-mile creek drainage hike with 1,413 ft elevation gain.
John Day
~5 min drive
Moderate 2.78-mile hike with 650 ft gain near John Day, Nevada.
Joe Billy North Campsite
~6 min drive
Steep 1.57-mile climb to a high-elevation campsite with 975 ft gain.
