Toiyabe Crest Trail
3 days · 63.8 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Toiyabe Crest Trail is known for
One of the most remote long routes in the Great Basin, this 72-mile point-to-point traverses the spine of the Toiyabe Range in central Nevada from the Toiyabe Crest near Arc Dome Wilderness south to the Kingston Canyon area, running almost entirely above 8,000 feet with sweeping desert panoramas and no road crossings for long stretches. The route alternates between rocky path and historic track through pinyon-juniper and sage country, requiring careful water planning and typically completed in 5–7 strenuous days.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 20,407 ft to 36,306 ft over 63.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 29.6 mi · 47%
- Downhill 32.8 mi · 52%
- Flat 0.9 mi · 1%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Toiyabe Crest Trail?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Toiyabe Crest Trail scores 41/100, a relative rating across the 569 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much elevation gain is on the Toiyabe Crest Trail?
The Toiyabe Crest Trail climbs roughly 14,075 ft total — about 221 ft per mile, topping out near 11,132 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.