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Nevada
3.1 mi
Distance
1,557 ft
Gain
1h 26m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Steamboat Ditch Trail
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Steamboat Ditch Trail is a scenic 3.11-mile Nevada hiking route that follows a historic water conveyance system through the high desert landscape. This easy trail offers gentle terrain ideal for families and casual hikers, with the added interest of exploring Nevada's mining and irrigation heritage. The ditch itself provides a unique linear feature through sagebrush country, offering solitude and wide-open views typical of Nevada's interior valleys.
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