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Mount Rose Wilderness Circuit

Hard
Incline Village, NV 18.0 mi 2 days / 1 night

About This Route

Two-day loop from Mount Rose Summit through the Mount Rose Wilderness with sweeping views of Lake Tahoe, Reno, and the Great Basin. Best wildflower display in early summer.

Distance

18.0 mi

Days

2 days

Elevation

3100 ft

Trip Planning

Duration

2 days / 1 night

Camping Style

Dispersed Camping

Water Availability

Galena Creek and seasonal alpine streams. Dry by mid-August in some years—carry extra water.

Route Information

Trail Type

Loop

Official Trail Website

No website linked yet

Permit Info

Toiyabe National Forest overnight permit required July 4th weekend and holidays

Parking Info

Mount Rose Summit trailhead on Hwy 431. Large free parking lot. Can fill on summer weekends.

Best Season

summer fall