About this campground
Egan Crest Trail System The Egan Crest Trail System provides recreationists with 24 miles of trails with a variety of terrain from the rolling sagebrush flats to the higher elevations in pinyon and juniper forests. The trails consist of single-track and signed two-track roads and are open to hiking, mountain biking, equestrian, motorcycles, and ATVs. Beautiful vistas await along the high points of the trail. Things to note: 2 trail loops and 2 connector trails: 24 miles total / 38.6 km. Other amenities: Picnic tables and shade structures at trailhead. No potable water.
Getting there
How to get there: the BLM trailhead is approximately 8 miles west of Ely off Highway 50 on the north side of the road.
Activities
- SKIING
- BIKING
- CAMPING
- HIKING
- OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE
Nearby federal campgrounds
- WARD MTN. CAMPGROUND (MURRAY SUMMIT)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters10 mi
- Ely Ranger District OfficeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters11 mi
- Bird Creek CampgroundHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters22 mi
- TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUNDHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters22 mi
- East Creek CampgroundHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters23 mi
- SOUTH RUBY CAMPGROUNDHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters62 mi
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