| County |
Carson/Douglas/Washoe/Storey Co. (W. Region)
|
| Length |
6 miles |
| Allowed Use |
Hiking/Running (June-Nov)
Pack and Saddle (June-Nov)
Mountain Bike (June-Nov)
|
| Park/Area Name |
Mt. Rose Wilderness |
| Management |
USFS, WASHOE |
| District |
Carson RD |
| Office Address |
Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District, 1536 South Carson St., Carson City, NV 89701 (775) 882-2766 |
| GPS Coordinates (WGS 84) |
39.37804, 119.84813 |
| Surface |
Natural
Singletrack
|
| Min Trail Elev |
6213 ft. |
| Max Trail Elev |
8100 ft. |
| Elevation Difference |
1887 ft. |
| Beginning/End |
Junction with E, Carson River Trail / Junction with PCT |
| Amenities |
Trailhead
Parking
Trailer Parking
Toilet @ TH
Interpretive Signs/Activities
Picnic Facilities
|
| Permits |
Campfire permits are required for all open fires (including camp stoves). This campfire permit DOES NOT authorize use of fire when fire restrictions are in effect. Check the Current Conditions page or call the Carson Ranger Station or Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit for current fire restrictions. |
| Leash Laws |
Leashes Recommended |
| Cost & Fees |
N/A |
| Wilderness Regulations |
Max group size is 15 people and 25 head of stock. |
| Collection Date |
N/A |
| Driving Directions |
From Reno take U.S. 395 south, then take Mount Rose Highway west to Timberline Road. After a half mile, turn left on Whites Creek Rd. You make have to park on Timberline and go from there if the gate for the park is closed. There is a singletrack that runs along the rd. you can take up if the gate is closed. |
| Water on or near trail for filtering/stock watering |
No |
| Links |
http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/htnf/recreation/...
|
| Organization |
N/A |
| ADA Compliant |
No |
| 4WD/High Clearance |
No |
| Motorized |
No |
| Wilderness |
Yes |
| Trail Class |
TC1 - PRIMITIVE/UNDEVELOPED |
| Trail Type |
Loop
|
