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Galena Creek to Church's Pond route map
Difficulty: DifficultOut and Back

Galena Creek to Church's Pond

Washoe Valley, Nevada

7.2 mi

Distance

2,451 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 31m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Galena Creek to Church's Pond is an out-and-back trail in Toiyabe National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Washoe County, Nevada. It is 7.2 miles long and gains 2,451 feet. The nearest town is Washoe Valley, Nevada, about 5 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,910 ft
Max:2,550 ft
Gain:747 ft
Loss:747 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 1,910 ft and 2,550 ft across 7.2 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.1,910 ft2,123 ft2,337 ft2,550 ft0.0 mi1.8 mi3.6 mi5.4 mi7.2 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi1,910 ft
High point3.4 mi2,550 ft
End7.2 mi1,910 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Managing agency

Where it is

Nearest town:
Washoe Valley, NV · about 5 mi away
County:
Washoe County, NV
Jurisdiction:
Toiyabe National Forest · United States Forest Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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