0.5 mi from the trailheadObsidian
Campground
6.0 mi loop · 932 ft gain · 8,731 ft high point · Moderate
From Molybdenite Creek Trailhead, a loop with Molybdenite Creek
In Toiyabe National Forest · California · U.S. Forest Service
Molybdenite Cutoff is a loop starting from Molybdenite Creek Trailhead in Toiyabe National Forest, using Molybdenite Creek over 6.0 miles with 941 feet of climb.
932 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. 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.
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