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Upper Thomas Creek Trail route map
Difficulty: ExpertOut and Back

Upper Thomas Creek Trail

Reno, Nevada

14.7 mi

Distance

3,822 ft

Elev. Gain

6h 29m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Upper Thomas Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail in Toiyabe National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Washoe County, Nevada. It is 15 miles long and gains 3,822 feet. The nearest town is Reno, 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:1,833 ft
Max:2,770 ft
Gain:1,165 ft
Loss:1,165 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 1,833 ft and 2,770 ft across 14.6 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.1,833 ft2,145 ft2,458 ft2,770 ft0.0 mi3.7 mi7.3 mi11.0 mi14.6 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi1,833 ft
High point7.3 mi2,770 ft
End14.6 mi1,833 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:
Reno, 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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