The hike in Lamoille Canyon to Lamoille Lake in the Ruby Mountains of Nevada is spectacular. Lamoille Lake is a gorgeous blue green alpine lake, which sits at an elevation of 9,747 feet. The Ruby Mountains are a glacier carved mountain range and have often been compared to the Swiss Alps. Lamoille Canyon is the largest valley in the Ruby Mountains.
The trailhead for Lamoille Lake is at the end of the Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway. Elevation at the trailhead is 8,800 feet. From the trailhead, you start your ascent through a lush green meadow with plenty of wildflowers and cross Lamoille Creek. As you continue into the canyon, there is a series of switchbacks with spectacular views of Lamoille Canyon and the Ruby Mountains. Higher up the trail levels off and enters a marshy area with scrubby vegetation. Just beyond this area are the Dollars Lakes with amazing mountain views. Continuing on the trail another half mile and the blue green waters of Lamoille Lake come into view. The length of the trail is 2 miles one way with an elevation gain of 947 feet.
We were pleasantly surprised by the rugged beauty of Lamoille Canyon and the Ruby Mountains. The scenery on the hike to Lamoille Lake was incredible and probably one of the prettiest hikes we have ever been on. Lamoille Canyon and the Ruby Mountains are a hidden gem in the United States.
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