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Dollar Lakes
ModerateOut and Back

Dollar Lakes

Spring Creek, Nevada

2.8 mi

Distance

856 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 21m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
One of the Lakes is at the end of Lamoille Canyon Road. One of the best trails in that area is an easy hike across a few creeks. This is a must see hike.

From Wikipedia

Dollar Lakes are a group of three glacial tarns in the Ruby Mountains of Elko County, Nevada, United States. They are within the Ruby Mountains Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The lakes are located near the head of Lamoille Canyon at approximately 40°35′30″N 115°23′6″W, and at an elevation of 9,626 feet (2,934 m). They have a combined area of approximately 3 acres, and an estimated depth of up to 15 feet (4.6 m). The Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail runs along the western shore of the lakes.

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Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:2,686 ft
Max:2,943 ft
261 ft
261 ft
2,686 ft2,772 ft2,857 ft2,943 ft0.0 mi0.7 mi1.4 mi2.1 mi2.8 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

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