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Hankins Creek

Inside Ruby Mountains Wilderness

4.2 mi out & back · 919 ft gain · 7,979 ft high point · Moderate

In Ruby Mountains Wilderness · Nevada · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Hankins Creek is a 4.2-mile out and back in Ruby Mountains Wilderness with 919 feet of climbing.

Elevation

919 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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13.9 mi from the trailhead
South Ruby Campground
Campground · Nevada

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Out: 660 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

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Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 4.2 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 919 ft round trip
High point: 7,979 ft
Low point: 7,322 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 4.2 mi and 919 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Nevada
Camps within 15 mi: 1
Trailhead: 40.3750° N · 115.4810° W

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today56°37°Partly Sunny
Tue53°36°Sunny
Wed55°36°Sunny
Thu54°37°Sunny
Fri51°37°Mostly Sunny
Sat49°37°Mostly Sunny
Sun46°30°Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Today: Partly Sunny · wind 5 to 10 mph SW

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