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South Fork Timber Creek Trail

The South Fork Timber Creek Trail is a 1.5 miles long non-motorized trail accessing the High Schells Wilderness near Ely, Nevada. This trail begins at the end of the Timber Creek Road (Forest Road 59425) cherry-stem, east of the Timer Creek Campground. It then travels south up a canyon along Timber Creek ending part way up the canyon in Sec. 36, T18N R65E.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

19122

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Wilderness restrictions apply within the High Schells Wilderness, including motorized vehicles and equipment, bicycles/mountain bikes, and other wheeled/mechanized transport which are prohibited in Wilderness.

Ely Ranger District Office

Address: 825 Avenue E, Ely, NV 89301
Phone: 775-289-3031
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Trailhead/Starting Points

This trail begins at the end of the Timber Creek Road (Forest Road 59425) cherry-stem, east of the Timber Creek Campground. 

Additional Information

Operated By

USDA Forest Service, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Ely Ranger District

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 31, 2025