Lamoille Lake | Elko Nevada

Hiking Lamoille Lake - Elko Nevada Hiking Lamoille Lake

Elko Nevada

Overview

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

Fri

Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

54 | 39

Sat

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then isolated thunderstorms and a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

39 | 33

Sun

Sunny, with a high near 35.

35 | 21

Mon

Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

41 | 24

Tue

Scattered snow showers before 2pm, then scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

35 | 26

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

Fri

Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

54 | 39

Sat

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then isolated thunderstorms and a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

39 | 33

Sun

Sunny, with a high near 35.

35 | 21

Mon

Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

41 | 24

Tue

Scattered snow showers before 2pm, then scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

35 | 26

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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 637422E 4496080N

40°36'15"N 115°22'33"W

Dollar Lakes

11T 636470E 4494865N

40°35'36"N 115°23'14"W

Lamoille Lake Jct

11T 636071E 4494801N

40°35'34"N 115°23'31"W

Stock Trail Jct - Stay Left

11T 636122E 4494825N

40°35'35"N 115°23'29"W

Lamoille Lake

11T 635986E 4494802N

40°35'34"N 115°23'35"W

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