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Nevada
16.2 mi
Distance
5,251 ft
Gain
7h 4m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Toiyabe Crest Trail
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The Toiyabe Crest Trail is a challenging high-alpine traverse across Nevada's Toiyabe Range, offering expansive views of the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin from ridgeline vistas. This remote, windswept route traverses above 11,000 feet through sparse alpine meadows and rocky terrain, providing solitude and dramatic scenery for experienced backcountry hikers. The trail rewards adventurers with pristine wilderness and the sense of walking along Nevada's backbone.
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