Summit Trail
The Summit Trail is a 27.8 mile long non-motorized trail that accesses the Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness near Winnemucca, Nevada. It is the longest route through this wilderness. Starting from the northwest side of the wilderness, the Summit Trail begins along Rebel Creek following the creek east across the top of the Santa-Rosa Paradise Peak Wilderness before exiting the wilderness near Big Cottonwood Creek. From there, the trail turns south passing multiple creeks before reentering the Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness near the South Fork Hanson Creek. From here the trail continues south before turning west along Buffalo Creek and exiting the wilderness near the trail end in Buffalo Canyon.
Specific Trail Information
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General Information
Wilderness restrictions apply within the Santa Rosa-Paradise Peaks Wilderness, including motorized vehicles and equipment, bicycles/mountain bikes, and other wheeled/mechanized transport which are prohibited in Wilderness.
Address: 3275 Fountain Way, Winnemucca, NV 89445
Phone: 775-623-5025 ext. 4
Hours: Open Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
The two primary access points for the Summit Trail are located on the west side of the Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness off US Highway 95 at Rebel Creek and Buffalo Canyon.
Additional Information
Operated By
USDA Forest Service, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Santa Rosa Ranger District
