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Nevada
23.0 mi
Distance
1,743 ft
Gain
8h 33m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Mount Jefferson
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Mount Jefferson is a challenging 23-mile round-trip alpine adventure in Nevada's high country, featuring significant elevation gain through varied terrain. This remote peak offers expansive views across the Great Basin and rewards dedicated hikers with solitude and pristine wilderness experience. The trail traverses high-elevation ridgelines and open slopes typical of Nevada's mountain ranges.
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