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Three Day Creek Trail

The Three Day Creek Trail is a 4.7 mile long non-motorized trail located in the northern tip of the Jarbidge Wilderness near Jarbidge, Nevada. The trail starts outside of wilderness off the Jack Creek Crater Road (Forest Road 58282) and travels east through Dove Creek Canyon before dropping down into the Three Day Creek drainage. The trail ends at the junction with the East Fork Jarbidge River Trail (18020).

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

18021

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 Jarbidge Wilderness, including motorized vehicles and equipment, bicycles/mountain bikes, and other wheeled/mechanized transport which are prohibited in Wilderness.

Ranger station, Wells, Nevada

Address: 140 Pacific Avenue, Wells, NV 89835
Phone: 775-752-3357
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Trailhead/Starting Points

This trail is accessed off the Jack Creek Crater Road (Forest Road 58282) via Island Road (Forest Road 58073) from the town of Jarbidge.

Additional Information

Operated By

USDA Forest Service, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Mountain City, Ruby Mountains, Jarbidge Ranger District

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated August 8, 2025