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