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Egan Crest
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The Egan Crest Trail System provides recreationists with over 25 of trails with a variety of terrain from the rolling sagebrush flats to the higher elevations in pinyon and juniper forests. In addition to the beautiful foliage, the high points of the trail offer those hardy enough to reach them truly impressive vistas including a view of the Ruth Copper Pit.
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: Picnic tables and shade structures at trailhead. No potable water available.
Fee: None
Directions
The BLM trailhead is approximately 8 miles west of Ely off Highway 50 on the north side of the road.
Latitude/Longitude: 39.3464 / -115.032
Rules of the Road
Land Manager: Bureau of Land Management
Outdoor Ethics:
Travel Responsibly when you visit Public Lands.
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Other Visitors
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