About Egan Crest Trailhead
Egan Crest Trail System The Egan Crest Trail System provides recreationists with 24 miles of trails with a variety of terrain from the rolling sagebrush flats to the higher elevations in pinyon and juniper forests. The trails consist of single-track and signed two-track roads and are open to hiking, mountain biking, equestrian, motorcycles, and ATVs. Beautiful vistas await along the high points of the trail. Things to note: 2 trail loops and 2 connector trails: 24 miles total / 38.6 km. Other amenities: Picnic tables and shade structures at trailhead. No potable water.
- Fees: None
- Managed by: BLM
- Where: 5 mi northwest of Ruth, NV · 39.3464, -115.032
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egan Crest Trail B | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.1 mi | 5.3 mi |
| Egan Crest Trail D | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.0 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Egan Crest Trail C | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.6 mi | 2.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 11.2 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Campsite · in Ruth 5.3 mi
- Campsite · 6 mi SW of Ely 9.8 mi
- Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit) 9.9 mi
- Ward Mountain Campground 10 mi
- Ely Ranger District Office 10.6 mi
- Illipah Reservoir Campground 19.2 mi