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The Ruby Crest Trail to Lamoille Lake is a 4.4-mile round-trip hike that starts at the end of the Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway and climbs to a glacial lake just above the tree line in the Ruby Mountains. The trailhead sits at roughly 8,800 feet, and the lake is at about 9,750 feet. It's not a techni...

Unlike most Nevada ghost towns, Metropolis has no mining history. It was a farming settlement with ambitions of creating an agricultural community among the high desert flats north of Wells, but those plans never materialized. A combination of drought, water rights disputes, cricket invasions, typho...

Set roughly 22 miles south of Elko, NV the Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway is a paved, 12-mile route through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It ends at the Ruby Crest Trailhead, making it a worthwhile destination on its own or a launching point for further exploration. The drive winds through a U...

...If you're ever in the Alabama Hills area, this arch is a "must see"! Although Alabama Hills has so many other amazing attractions worth exploring, this arch I barely found out about a year or so ago. When I tried looking for the arch the first time, I couldn't find it. But to be fair, I was a lit...

Just a scenic 1-hour drive from Las Vegas, this trail winds through groves of ancient bristlecone pines and mixed conifers - making it a favorite for hikers, runners, and bikers. Trail Type: Out-and-back singletrack. Surface: Packed dirt with natural mountain tread. Difficulty: Easy to moderate, fam...

Just off Highway 318, this impressive site offers history lovers, photographers, and curious explorers a chance to view one of the best preserved sites in Nevada. Adventure Type: Self-guided historical exploration. Surface: Dirt paths and rocky terrain. Difficulty: Easy, with uneven ground in places...

Set against rugged hills and open sagebrush plains, this area invites visitors to explore ancient stone structures, walk scenic trails, and take in wide-open views that evoke centuries of desert life. Adventure Type: Scenic walking and historical exploration. Surface: Packed dirt paths and primitive...

This peaceful refuge offers hikers, birdwatchers, and nature lovers a chance to slow down and soak in the quiet beauty of freshwater wetlands surrounded by stark desert hills. Adventure Type: Walking trails, wildlife viewing, scenic exploration. Surface: Packed dirt paths and boardwalks. Difficulty:...

Adventure Type: Mountain biking (multi-trail system). Surface: Hard-packed dirt, rock, sand, and ledgy sections. Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate options, with challenges sprinkled throughout. Best Time to Visit: Cooler months (fall through spring) for the most comfortable riding. The heart of t...

Adventure Type: Open exploration (no designated trails - managed by the BLM) Surface: Deep sand dunes Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous, depending on activity and conditions Best Time to Visit: Fall through spring; cooler months offer the safest and most enjoyable conditions Big Dune is an open play...

Trail Type: Loop options and interconnected routes. Surface: Packed dirt and desert singletrack. Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate, with optional progression. Best Time to Visit: Spring and fall for cooler temps; early mornings recommended in summer. The trails at Spicer Ranch are thoughtfully de...

Hiking at Timber Cove: Sonoma Coast's Hidden Coastal Trail Network Timber Cove offers over two miles of private hiking trails right in front of the resort, providing guests and visitors an intimate connection with California's rugged Sonoma coastline. These accessible oceanfront trails wind through ...

This scenic route to Browns Creek Falls is a standout mountain-day-hike in the Colorado Rockies—moderate in length, strong on payoff, and rich in variety. Starting from a forested trailhead, you’ll climb through pine and aspen forest, follow Browns Creek, and eventually arrive at a dramatic, year-ro...

A short, relatively easy, hike up a forested butte near Rattlesnake Lake . 1.75 miles up with 900 feet of elevation gain, reaching a summit with views toward the north, from Mount Si to Mailbox Peak , and several other peaks in between. Despite such a nice payoff with an easy to get to trailhead, th...

...If you're in the MOAB area, this is an arch that's definitely worth checking out! This arch probably doesn't get the recognition that it deserves, mainly due to number of arches that are in the town of MOAB and inside Arches & Canyonlands National Park. The hike itself was fairly easy, considerin...

Lancaster County Central Park offers a richly woven network of over 13 miles of multi-use trails , including a prominent approximate 8.1-mile loop —often referred to as the Central Park Loop. This trail system meanders across diverse landscapes: wooded creek corridors, open meadows, rolling fields, ...