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Easy cruise along the creek.


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1.7

Miles

2.7

KM

Point to Point

7,212' 2,198 m

High

7,043' 2,147 m

Low

178' 54 m

Up

12' 4 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

6%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · River/Creek

Need to Know

There are several small parking areas accessing this trail with room for 6 or 7 cars each. The lots were empty on a weekday in the peak of summer. The trail is part of the Cave Lake State Park system which has a day use fee, but there were no signs or drop boxes at the trail parking areas regarding the fee.

Description

The trail crosses the Steptoe Creek a few times on well-maintained bridges. The trail surface is mostly firm dirt with a few sections narrowed by vegetation. The trails has a few short rollers and some short sections with dropoffs, but they are easily managed by taking it a little slower. This can easily be combined with the Twisted Pines Trail for a longer hike. There are several points of access to the nearby road.

Flora & Fauna

Lots of small lizards which can spook you if you don't expect them as they dart off in front of you.

Contacts

Shared By:

Kath Thom

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View looking east
Aug 11, 2021 near Ely, NV

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