When hikers ask which trails in Nevada are worth a full day — or several — the conversation always circles back to the same handful of routes. Below we've ranked the ten longest hiking trails in Nevada by total mapped distance, drawing from the 6,359 trails OutsideAtlas currently tracks in the state. Each entry includes the distance, what makes the route distinctive, and an honest note on who should actually attempt it.
Nevada is the most mountainous state in the US by count of named ranges — basin-and-range geography of north-south desert ranges separated by sagebrush valleys. The TRT (Tahoe Rim Trail) and the Great Basin Trail provide the formal long-distance mileage; most multi-day routes are off-trail ridges. Spring and fall are prime; summer is brutal at low elevation; high-country (Rubies, Snake Range) opens late June through October.
Our rankings here are data-driven — pulled from the 6,359 mapped entries OutsideAtlas tracks in Nevada — but the data has limits worth being honest about. OpenStreetMap distance tags are crowd-sourced and inconsistent. A route may appear longer or shorter than the official measurement, especially when long-distance trails (like state and national scenic trails) are tagged in segments rather than as a single relation.
The Ranking
Ranked from #1 to #10. Click through any entry for the full trail page — map, elevation profile, weather forecast, and direct OpenStreetMap source link.
#1. ADT - Nevada - S - Seg 1
At 0.10 mi, ADT - Nevada - S - Seg 1 tops the list — a route built for hikers who plan in days, not hours. Expect 0.10 mi on a forgiving grade. Local trail-association reports tend to agree this is one of the better-maintained options in the area, which matters more on a hike of this length than on a quick walk. Plan as a multi-day if you're not used to single-push 20+ mile days; resupply or shuttle logistics matter here. See full trail details, map, and current weather on OutsideAtlas for the most current information.
Open the ADT - Nevada - S - Seg 1 trail page →Map, elevation profile, current weather, and OSM source.#2. ADT - Nevada - S - Seg 8
At 0.10 mi, ADT - Nevada - S - Seg 8 lands at #2 — a route built for hikers who plan in days, not hours. Expect 0.10 mi on a forgiving grade. The route is well documented in OpenStreetMap, which is what put it on our radar — community-mapped routes tend to be the ones that get hiked enough to stay open. Plan as a multi-day if you're not used to single-push 20+ mile days; resupply or shuttle logistics matter here. See full trail details, map, and current weather on OutsideAtlas for the most current information.
Open the ADT - Nevada - S - Seg 8 trail page →Map, elevation profile, current weather, and OSM source.#3. ADT - Utah - R - Seg 6
At 0.10 mi, ADT - Utah - R - Seg 6 lands at #3 — a route built for hikers who plan in days, not hours. Expect 0.10 mi on a forgiving grade. It earns its ranking on the data, but trail conditions can change quickly after storms or fire seasons, so verify before you commit a full day. Plan as a multi-day if you're not used to single-push 20+ mile days; resupply or shuttle logistics matter here. See full trail details, map, and current weather on OutsideAtlas for the most current information.
Open the ADT - Utah - R - Seg 6 trail page →Map, elevation profile, current weather, and OSM source.#4. Trail Canyon
Trail Canyon earns the #4 spot for its sheer distance, though the exact mileage in OpenStreetMap data is a rough estimate. Expect 25,853 ft of gain, ground surface on a forgiving grade. Compared to similar trails in Nevada, this route trades difficulty for either solitude or scenery — sometimes both. The natural-surface tread can get slick after rain and muddy in spring — pick a dry weather window if you have the flexibility. Plan as a multi-day if you're not used to single-push 20+ mile days; resupply or shuttle logistics matter here. See full trail details, map, and current weather on OutsideAtlas for the most current information.
Open the Trail Canyon trail page →Map, elevation profile, current weather, and OSM source.#5. Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge Walkway
Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge Walkway earns the #5 spot for its sheer distance, though the exact mileage in OpenStreetMap data is a rough estimate. Expect concrete surface on a forgiving grade. What makes this one earn its spot on the list is the combination of mapped detail and the kind of through-and-through experience that justifies a longer drive. A paved surface makes this one of the more accessible options on the list — good for strollers, mobility aids, and wet-weather days. Plan as a multi-day if you're not used to single-push 20+ mile days; resupply or shuttle logistics matter here. See full trail details, map, and current weather on OutsideAtlas for the most current information.
Open the Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge Walkway trail page →Map, elevation profile, current weather, and OSM source.#6. Stewart Point in Resting Spring Range BLM, California.
Stewart Point in Resting Spring Range BLM, California. earns the #6 spot for its sheer distance, though the exact mileage in OpenStreetMap data is a rough estimate. Expect asphalt surface on a forgiving grade. Local trail-association reports tend to agree this is one of the better-maintained options in the area, which matters more on a hike of this length than on a quick walk. A paved surface makes this one of the more accessible options on the list — good for strollers, mobility aids, and wet-weather days. Plan as a multi-day if you're not used to single-push 20+ mile days; resupply or shuttle logistics matter here. See full trail details, map, and current weather on OutsideAtlas for the most current information.
Open the Stewart Point in Resting Spring Range BLM, California. trail page →Map, elevation profile, current weather, and OSM source.#7. Middle Fork Kings River North Simpson Meadow Crossing
Middle Fork Kings River North Simpson Meadow Crossing earns the #7 spot for its sheer distance, though the exact mileage in OpenStreetMap data is a rough estimate. Expect earth surface on a forgiving grade. The route is well documented in OpenStreetMap, which is what put it on our radar — community-mapped routes tend to be the ones that get hiked enough to stay open. Plan as a multi-day if you're not used to single-push 20+ mile days; resupply or shuttle logistics matter here. See full trail details, map, and current weather on OutsideAtlas for the most current information.
Open the Middle Fork Kings River North Simpson Meadow Crossing trail page →Map, elevation profile, current weather, and OSM source.#8. Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge Plaza
Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge Plaza earns the #8 spot for its sheer distance, though the exact mileage in OpenStreetMap data is a rough estimate. Expect concrete surface on a forgiving grade. It earns its ranking on the data, but trail conditions can change quickly after storms or fire seasons, so verify before you commit a full day. A paved surface makes this one of the more accessible options on the list — good for strollers, mobility aids, and wet-weather days. Plan as a multi-day if you're not used to single-push 20+ mile days; resupply or shuttle logistics matter here. See full trail details, map, and current weather on OutsideAtlas for the most current information.
Open the Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge Plaza trail page →Map, elevation profile, current weather, and OSM source.#9. Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge Walkway
Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge Walkway earns the #9 spot for its sheer distance, though the exact mileage in OpenStreetMap data is a rough estimate. Expect concrete surface on a forgiving grade. Compared to similar trails in Nevada, this route trades difficulty for either solitude or scenery — sometimes both. A paved surface makes this one of the more accessible options on the list — good for strollers, mobility aids, and wet-weather days. Plan as a multi-day if you're not used to single-push 20+ mile days; resupply or shuttle logistics matter here. See full trail details, map, and current weather on OutsideAtlas for the most current information.
Open the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge Walkway trail page →Map, elevation profile, current weather, and OSM source.#10. Santa Fe Trail North Access Path Via E. Parker Court
Santa Fe Trail North Access Path Via E. Parker Court earns the #10 spot for its sheer distance, though the exact mileage in OpenStreetMap data is a rough estimate. Expect paved surface on a forgiving grade. What makes this one earn its spot on the list is the combination of mapped detail and the kind of through-and-through experience that justifies a longer drive. A paved surface makes this one of the more accessible options on the list — good for strollers, mobility aids, and wet-weather days. Plan as a multi-day if you're not used to single-push 20+ mile days; resupply or shuttle logistics matter here. See full trail details, map, and current weather on OutsideAtlas for the most current information.
Open the Santa Fe Trail North Access Path Via E. Parker Court trail page →Map, elevation profile, current weather, and OSM source.Planning your Nevada trip
A few pieces of context are worth keeping in mind specifically for Nevada. Spring and fall are prime; summer is brutal at low elevation; high-country (Rubies, Snake Range) opens late June through October. Heat, water scarcity, lightning on exposed peaks, and rattlesnakes are the state's recurring hazards.
Always cross-reference the official land-manager page before driving out — closures, fire restrictions, and seasonal road access can change quickly. Our trail pages link directly back to the OpenStreetMap source so you can see the tags we're working from.
If you're new to hiking generally, our beginner's guide covers footwear, layering, and the day-pack basics. For safety planning on bigger objectives, the ten essentials guide is worth twenty minutes of reading.
More Nevada hiking guides
If you found this useful, the rest of our Nevada coverage continues below.
- Steepest trails in Nevada — Hikes with the most elevation gain in the state.
- Best beginner hikes in Nevada — Easy, well-marked trails for first-time hikers.
- Most challenging hikes in Nevada — Expert-rated routes for experienced hikers only.
- Best national parks in Nevada — Federal parks and recreation areas ranked.
- Best waterfall hikes in Nevada — Trails leading to named falls, ranked by accessibility.
- Best dog-friendly hikes in Nevada — Where leashed dogs are explicitly welcome.
- Best family hikes in Nevada — Short, easy trails sized for kids and grandparents.
Rankings like this are starting points, not verdicts. Trail conditions change, new routes get tagged, and what was the toughest trail in Nevada last year might not be next year. We refresh these articles when the underlying data shifts meaningfully.
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