Distance

3.6 mi to summit

6.3 mi total

Elevation

8,540 ft start

Vertical

1,500 ft gain

Time

2 hr 0 min to summit

4 hr 0 min total

Snowshoeing from Carson Pass to Winnemucca Lake then up Elephants Back. Beautiful day with perfect weather. Made a snowman by the lake and Terra made a snow bear.

Route name

Winnemucca Wildflower Trail

out-and-back
Obstacles

routefinding, bushwhacking, snow on route

Key gear

snowboard, snowshoes, trekking poles, GPS device