The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is located primarily in Nevada and parts of eastern California and is the largest national forest in the US outside of Alaska at 6.3 million acres. The Humboldt area sits in northern and eastern Nevada, in the counties of Elko, Humboldt, Lincoln, Nye, and White Pine within the Ruby Mountains. These mountains are known as Nevada’s Alps because this range contains ten majestic peaks over 10,000 feet in altitude, as well as clear lakes, scenic hiking trails, breathtaking panoramic views, and a gorgeous forest. Take a look at this slice of paradise right here in Nevada.
The Ruby Mountains are known as Nevada’s Alps because of their beauty, splendor, and majesty.
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One entrance to Humboldt Forest is not far from I-80, about 12 miles from Elko.
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The forest is a breathtaking slice of Nevada that offers year-round recreational opportunities such as picnicking, camping, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, nature study, and photography.
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John C. Fremont named the area after German naturalist Baron Alexander von Humboldt.
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The drive to the forest is equally gorgeous.
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In addition to providing recreational opportunities to its over four million annual visitors, forest administrators partner with other agencies to preserve and conserve national habitats and watersheds. Additional special use permits are provided for mining, livestock grazing, and other uses.
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There are a whopping 46 trailheads throughout the forest with over 3,000 miles of trails which provide numerous hiking opportunities for beginning through advanced hikers, and everyone in between.
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Avid anglers love the forest for its many pond, lake, river, and stream fishing areas.
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The forest also contains 40 campgrounds. Can you imagine a more breathtaking place to spend a few days (and nights?)
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This area is also particularly gorgeous in the fall with the stunning autumn colors…
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…and in the winter.
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For other places within this gorgeous forest area, please check out these articles on Lamoille Canyon and Ruby Mountain camping.
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