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Ruby Dome — Ruby Mountains

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United States

Nevada

Elko County

Ruby Dome — Ruby Mountains

Hard

Ruby Dome — Ruby Mountains

12:27

19.7km

1,990m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 25, 2024

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.42 km

Ruby Dome

Highlight • Summit

Ruby Dome is the highest peak in the Ruby Mountains at an elevation of 11,387 feet. It can easily be seen from Elko and Spring Creek as it towers above the valley below.

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7.93 km

Top of the Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

You will have a good view of Ruby Dome as you hit the top of the ridge at 10,200 feet in elevation.

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9.63 km

Griswold Lake

Highlight • Lake

Griswold Lake is a glacial tarn in the Ruby Mountains and is the main source of Butterfield Creek.

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19.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

6.89 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.6 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Weather

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Thursday 18 December

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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This route was planned by komoot.

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