Schell Rangeのおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

After leaving the service road, there is no defined "trail" to follow on this route. You can sometimes find a faint cow trail to follow up to the saddle, but the best plan is to just try to pick the most sensible path up the mountain.

At 9,656 feet, North Lovell Peak is one of the most northern peaks in the Schell Creek Range. Though there are no maintained trails leading to the peak, there are multiple established routes that lead to the summit. The rocky peak is easy to navigate with wide open views and gradual slopes.

The Nipple is a subpeak of North Lovell Peak; it requires a short class 3 scramble to reach the summit from the saddle. You will know you've officially reached the top of The Nipple once you come across a large, 5 foot tall rock cairn. From the top, you have a great view of Becky Peak, which is the most northern mountain in the Schell range.

Standing at 11,883 feet, North Schell Peak is the tallest peak in the Schell Mountains. With over 5,000 feet of prominence, this mountain is known as one of the Ultra Peaks. Once on the ridge and summit, you will be surrounded by wildflowers while looking out at the many other peaks making up the Schell Mountains.

Steptoe Creek trail runs parallel to both the highway and Steptoe Creek as it travels north towards Cave Lake State Park. The trail meanders along the grassy banks of the creek and is a mostly flat, smooth trail that is very easy to follow.

Cave Lake is the highlight of the park, offering boating and fishing access. The lake is stocked with German brown trout and rainbow trout. Beach access is available for day use, and there is paid camping available in several locations near the banks of the water.

(Note that the dam at Cave Lake is currently under construction, leaving the majority of the lake dry. The park is still open to visitors.) The Overlook Trail offers great views of Cave Lake and much of the park. The lake is frequented by boaters and fishers, and there are numerous camping areas around the water's edge.

Square Top is an eclectic mountain peak in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. To actually summit the peak, you have to do a short, off-trail scramble. The actual trail ends at the base of the cliffs and still offers great views of the mountain and Cave Lake State Park.