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South Gallagher

Inside Humboldt National Forest

3.2 mi one way · 617 ft climb · 7,497 ft high point · Moderate

In Humboldt National Forest · Nevada · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

South Gallagher Trail climbs 617 feet through Humboldt National Forest. Moderate, 3.2 miles one way.

Elevation

617 ft of gain and 449 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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6.2 mi from the trailhead
Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit)
Campground · Nevada

More hikes nearby

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15 mi from you

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

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: 3.2 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 617 ft
Descent: 449 ft
High point: 7,497 ft
Low point: 6,880 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Nevada
Camps within 15 mi: 1
Trailhead: 39.1756° N · 114.8628° W

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Berry Creek

Inside High Schells Wilderness
2,442 ft of climbing

4.5 mi one way · 2,442 ft climb · Very hard

High Schells Wilderness · Camp 5 mi away

North Fork Timber Creek

Inside High Schells Wilderness
1,972 ft of climbing
Camp under a mile away

2.1 mi one way · 1,972 ft climb · Very hard

High Schells Wilderness · Camp under a mile away

Cave Lake Loop

Ends at Cave Lake
1,052 ft of climbing

4.0 mi loop · 1,052 ft climb · Very hard

Nevada · Camp 8 mi away

Kolcheck

Inside Humboldt National Forest
3,245 ft of climbing
Camp 3 mi away

6.8 mi one way · 3,245 ft climb · Very hard

Humboldt National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

Ward Loop F

Ends at Murry Summit
Inside Humboldt National Forest
Camp under a mile away

1.1 mi one way · 265 ft climb · Very hard

Humboldt National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Fair
AT&TLTE · Fair
T-Mobile5G · Good

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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Weather

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Thu76°46°Sunny
Fri76°45°Sunny
Sat75°44°Sunny

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