Lamoille Canyon Road
State: Nevada
National Forest: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Length: 13.5 mi / 21.7 km
Time to Allow: 30 minutes to drive or 1 hour to take in all the sights.
The Ruby Mountains are Nevada's wettest, and therefore most verdant mountain range. Follow this winding road around the base of 11,249-foot Ruby Dome, up glacially-formed Lamoille Canyon.
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Lamoille Canyon Road
Just twenty minutes from the town of Elko, Lamoille Canyon Road provides a fertile and green respite from the surrounding area's sparser desert ecosystem. The route's rapid elevation gain takes you up into the state's attractive recreational oasis of Ruby Mountains Scenic Area. During the byway's twelve miles you'll pass bright white granite cliffs, ice-cold waterfalls, and a well-preserved and wild ecosystem. Take a long hike, spend the night camping, or just enjoy an afternoon drive and spectacular scenery.
Local Information
Elko Chamber of Commerce
1-800-428-7143
775-738-7135
FAX 775-738-7136
- Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest:
- This official website for the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest details information about activities, regulations, and closures.
Forest Message
Be weather wise. Many byways in National Forests can climb in elevation over thousands of feet, and pass through remote areas. While the scenery is spectacular, it is important when driving in these conditions to be prepared. Check weather forecasts before leaving home, and remember that it becomes cooler and often more prone to storms at higher elevations. Be prepared with jackets, water, and emergency kit in your car.
