Joe Billy Basin Trail
8.5 mi
Distance
3,202 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 27m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Joe Billy Basin Trail is a point-to-point trail in Humboldt National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Elko County, Nevada. It is 8.5 miles long and gains 3,202 feet. Per Wilderness Act (designated Wilderness boundary) and OpenStreetMap contributors, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Lamoille, 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
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,030 ft |
| High point | 6.8 mi | 2,945 ft |
| End | 8.5 mi | 2,329 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: Wilderness Act (designated Wilderness boundary), OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Lamoille, NV · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Elko County, NV
- Jurisdiction:
- Humboldt National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Nearby Trails
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North Fork Cold Creek
Upper North Fork Cold Creek
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Powerhouse Group Picnic Area
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Check official pricing1 sitesReservable Some Coverage
Thomas Canyon
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Dispersed Site near 40.6606, -115.4388
6.9 mi awayHumboldt National Forest
Dispersed
Camp Lamoille-Dispersed Camping
7.1 mi awayHumboldt National Forest
Lamoille, NV
Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed Reservable
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Terraces Picnic and Group Camping Site
7.9 mi awayHumboldt National Forest
Lamoille, NV
Pricing varies — check with the operator1 sitesNational Forest Reservable No Service
Sheep Camp in Ruby Valley
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Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
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