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Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail

Ruby Mountains, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nevada

Hard
Distance
52.5 km
Elev. gain
2,580 m
Start
Roads End Trailhead
Finish
Near Elko County

Distance is the published figure. Sources are listed below.

The real route, north at the top. The distance is the published figure, not the length of this drawing.

Elevation along the route

0 km2,405–3,301 m above sea level51.6 km

Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.

Along the way

Water sources

  • Dollar Lakes
  • Liberty Lake
  • Overland Lake

Summits & passes

  • Liberty Pass
  • Wines Peak

Common questions

How long is the Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail?
The Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail is 52.5 km (32.6 miles).
How much elevation gain does the Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail have?
The Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail has about 2,580 m (8,465 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
How hard is the Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail?
Far rates the Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail as hard. How hard it feels also depends on your fitness, pack weight and conditions on the day.
Where does the Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail start and finish?
The Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail runs between Roads End Trailhead and Near Elko County.
Is there water on the Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail?
Far's catalog records 3 mapped water sources along the Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail, including Dollar Lakes, Liberty Lake and Overland Lake. Seasonal flow varies and mapped sources can run dry — check current conditions with the land manager before relying on any of them.

Sources

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Trail conditions, permits and hazards change: check before you go.

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