Lamoille Lake | Elko Nevada

Hiking Lamoille Lake - Elko Nevada Hiking Lamoille Lake

Elko Nevada

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Overview

RATING: Easy to Moderate Hike
MAPS: Ruby Dome, NV;

Mon

Isolated snow showers before 8am, then a chance of snow showers and patchy blowing snow between 8am and 5pm, then blowing snow and widespread snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 10 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

38 | 24

Tue

Areas of blowing snow and scattered snow showers before 11am, then widespread snow showers and areas of blowing snow between 11am and 5pm, then patchy blowing snow and scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

25 | 16

Wed

Scattered snow showers before 11am, then a chance of snow showers and patchy blowing snow between 11am and 5pm, then patchy blowing snow and isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

26 | 15

Thu

Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

30 | 14

Fri

Scattered snow showers before 11am, then patchy blowing snow and scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

31 | 17

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SEASON: Summer, Fall
GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear
WATER: Several Filterable Lakes

Mon

Isolated snow showers before 8am, then a chance of snow showers and patchy blowing snow between 8am and 5pm, then blowing snow and widespread snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 10 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

38 | 24

Tue

Areas of blowing snow and scattered snow showers before 11am, then widespread snow showers and areas of blowing snow between 11am and 5pm, then patchy blowing snow and scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

25 | 16

Wed

Scattered snow showers before 11am, then a chance of snow showers and patchy blowing snow between 11am and 5pm, then patchy blowing snow and isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

26 | 15

Thu

Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

30 | 14

Fri

Scattered snow showers before 11am, then patchy blowing snow and scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

31 | 17

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Dawn on the peaks east of Lamoille Lake

Dawn on the peaks east of Lamoille Lake

A relatively short hike from the trailhead, this is a good family friendly leg-stretching hike that will give a good, albeit brief, introduction to the Ruby Mountains. Though relatively short, the hike offers big views of Lamoille Canyon and has several smaller lakes to pass en route. This is a popular destination for fisherman, so be sure to bring your rod and reel if you are inclined. This also makes a great short overnighter for families.

Lamoille Lake

Lamoille Lake

Getting There

From downtown Elko, take 5th Street south, which becomes state road 227. This is well signed for Lamoille Canyon. From Elko, stay on 227 for about 19 miles to the signed Forest Road 660 on the right. Signed for Lamoille. Follow the road to its ends in 12 miles. This is the exit trailhead. There is a toilet at the trailhead, but no camping. Thompson Canyon Campround is part way up the canyon, but can fill up on weekends. See Reserve America for reservations.

Dollar Lakes near Lamoille Lake

Dollar Lakes near Lamoille Lake

Route

From the trailhead, follow the main trail. It climbs in the wash bottom, then begins a series of wide, sweeping switchbacks climbing up to the next layer of the canyon. Once up a layer, the trail flattens out a bit and offers great views of Lamoille Canyon.

The first few lakes passed are called Dollar Lakes. They are much smaller and don't tend to attract the number of visitors Lamoille Lake does. If looking for a bit of solitude, these lakes can likely offer it.

Continuing past Dollar Lakes, it is a short distance to the junction for Lamoille Lake on the right. The lake is within sight of this junction and offers quite a few good primitive campsites along its shore.


Maps

Route / 4.32 miles / Elevation Range 8,776 - 9,762 ft.
Printable Maps:

Trailhead - Lamoille Canyon

11T 637422mE 4496080mN

N40° 36' 15" W115° 22' 33"
Dollar Lakes

11T 636470mE 4494865mN

N40° 35' 36" W115° 23' 14"
Lamoille Lake Jct

11T 636071mE 4494801mN

N40° 35' 34" W115° 23' 31"
Stock Trail Jct - Stay Left

11T 636122mE 4494825mN

N40° 35' 35" W115° 23' 29"
Lamoille Lake

11T 635986mE 4494802mN

N40° 35' 34" W115° 23' 35"

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