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Nevada
1.8 mi
Distance
1,265 ft
Gain
1h 14m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Upper Sharps Canyon
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Upper Sharps Canyon offers a steep and rewarding climb through desert canyon terrain in the Nevada backcountry. This short but challenging route gains over 1,200 feet of elevation, making it an excellent workout for hikers seeking solitude and dramatic canyon views. The trail showcases the rugged geology and sparse vegetation typical of Nevada's interior canyons.
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