Parking
Start at the Upper Equestrian Trailhead at Sacramento Pass Recreation Area. From U.S. 50, follow the maintained gravel access road to the upper campground. It has a restroom and horse corral, but no potable water.
Overview
About Weaver Creek Trail
Why go
- A signed multi-use route from the recreation area into Weaver Creek basin and the park.
- Open basin walking between juniper and mountain ridges.
Heads up
- A long return outing on rough two-track roads, with some unclear junctions.
Map & elevation
The route
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Full mapElevation6,867–7,779 ft
Plan your hike
Before you go
Parking
Safety
4 active Great Basin alerts
- CautionStage II fire restrictions prohibit outdoor fires and smokingStage II fire restrictions are active throughout Great Basin National Park because of extreme fire danger. - Do not use campfires, charcoal grills, or smoke outdoors anywhere in the park.Official details
- CautionPotable water is unavailable at park campgroundsPotable water is currently unavailable in every Great Basin National Park campground; bring sufficient water or fill containers before settling in.Official details
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
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Trail guide
Hiking Weaver Creek Trail
A long gateway walkWeaver Creek Trail is a signed, multi-use route from the Upper Equestrian Campground at…
Weaver Creek Trail is a signed, multi-use route from the Upper Equestrian Campground at Sacramento Pass Recreation Area into Weaver Creek basin and Great Basin National Park. The signed corridor is about six miles one way; from the campground, plan on 12 miles out and back. Allow six to seven hours, including stops. It’s a remote, high-elevation road walk, not one of the campground’s short loops, and makes sense if you want a long basin outing.
What the route is likeThe constructed path lasts only about 100 feet before joining a two-track road.
The constructed path lasts only about 100 feet before joining a two-track road. It climbs through juniper and pinyon, drops toward Weaver Creek, then climbs again toward Sage Creek and the park side. The upper stretch is rough and steep, with open views behind you. Some junctions have no obvious marker, so check each split and keep an offline map. Creek crossings may be dry or flowing.
Start and restrictionsBegin at the Upper Campground Trailhead. The access road off U.S. 50 is maintained gravel.
Begin at the Upper Campground Trailhead. The access road off U.S. 50 is maintained gravel. The upper campground has four individual sites, a restroom and a horse corral, but no potable water; reception can be spotty. Pets can’t continue onto Great Basin National Park trails or backcountry, so leave them behind if you intend to hike the full route.
Wildlife
Wildlife in Great Basin
22 sightingsElkMost seen around 8 PMSighting map
237 sightingsMule DeerMost seen around 6 AMSighting map
185 sightingsWild TurkeyMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
22 sightingsRattlesnakeMost seen around 6 PMSighting map
23 sightingsDusky GrouseMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
18 sightingsThree-toed WoodpeckerMost seen around 8 AMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Great Basin. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
