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| Molybdenite Creek Trail |
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Elevation:
7,840 Feet
USGS Maps:
Fales Hot Springs; Buckeye Ridge
Length, Round Trip:
8.8 Miles
Average Time:
All day
Usage:
Light
Difficulty:
Moderate
Reservation:
No
Season:
Summer - Fall
From Gardnerville, Travel south on US Highway 395 until the junction with State Highway 066. Travel south east along State Highway 066 until the Obsidian Campground. The trailhead is located at the end of the Obsidian campground. If you come to the Burt Canyon trailhead, you went past the campground. Turn as if you were going to Obsidian campground and drive to the end and you will come to the trailhead sign.
Location Information
The Molybdenite Creek trail follows the creek up to its junction with McMillan Creek. A short spur trail will take you to McMillan Lake. The hike starts out with a gradual climb and is full of aspens and pines. The trail is well marked and easy to follow. After the first few miles the trail opens out into a sage field dotted with trees. When you reach the McMillan Lake sign, stay left and start the climb up to the lake. The climb is steep, but short (about 500 yards). The lake is nice and there is room to wander all the way around it though no established trail exists.
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