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Burro Lake

Inside Humboldt National Forest

4.8 mi out & back · 892 ft gain · 8,791 ft high point · Moderate

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

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About this hike

Burro Lake is a 4.8-mile out and back in Humboldt National Forest reaching 8,791 feet.

Elevation

892 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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8.4 mi from the trailhead
South Ruby Campground
Campground · Nevada

More hikes nearby

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Brown Creek
- Near Rattlesnake Mountain
- Inside Humboldt National Forest
- 2,819 ft of climbing
9.0 mi out & back · 2,819 ft gain · Very hard
Humboldt National Forest · Camp 9 mi away
18 mi from you

Out: 570 ft up, returns the same way. 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: 4.8 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 892 ft round trip
High point: 8,791 ft
Low point: 8,292 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 4.8 mi and 892 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Nevada
Camps within 15 mi: 1
Trailhead: 40.0680° N · 115.5768° W

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Dawley Creek

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Weather

7-day forecast

Thu50°36°Mostly Cloudy
Fri47°34°Chance Rain Showers
Sat47°34°Mostly Cloudy
Sun38°26°Rain And Snow Showers
Mon39°26°Sunny
Tue45°28°Mostly Sunny
Wed46°Mostly Sunny

Thu: Mostly Cloudy · wind 10 to 15 mph SSW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

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