North Fork Big Wash

North Fork Big Wash is a 20.6-mile out-and-back foot trail in Great Basin National Park, Nevada. It climbs 3,880 ft to a high point of 10,917 ft. Difficulty: strenuous, rated by the National Park Service.

From the National Park Service

Hike the Big Wash Trail · rated “Strenuous”
Trail Overview Distance: 20.6 miles / 33.2 kilometers Starting elevation: 8,200 feet / 2,500 meters from Snake Creek or 8,400 feet / 2,560 meters from North Fork Lexington Creek Elevation Gain: 3,880 feet / 1,183 meters
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