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Ash Canyon to Kings Canyon Trail

5.3 mi · ▲ 1,231 ft · 2 hr 23 min

Ash Canyon to Kings Canyon Trail is a 5.3-mile out-and-back near Carson City, NV. It climbs 1,231 ft, with sections as steep as 22% grade. It scores 55/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi4,918 – 5,847 ft · steepest grade: 22%5.4 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 39.17426, -119.79881
Nearest town Carson City, NV
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Ash Canyon to Kings Canyon Trail

5.3 mi · ▲ 1,231 ft · 2 hr 23 min

Elevation 4,917–5,848 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: 39.17426, -119.79881

Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:03 AM · sunset 8:09 PM

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading W.
  2. 0.2 miSharp left, heading S.
  3. 50 ftBear right, heading S.
  4. 1 miTurn right, heading W.
  5. 0.2 miBear right onto Ash Canyon to Kings Canyon Trail, heading W.
  6. 1.2 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
  7. 1.2 miBear left, heading NE.
  8. 0.2 miTurn left, heading E.
  9. 1 miBear left, heading N.
  10. 50 ftSharp right, heading N.
  11. 0.2 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/ash-canyon-to-kings-canyon-trail-out-back-9-km-0381

Trail surface

53% dirt47% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:03 AMSunset 8:09 PM

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