Just 20 minutes from downtown Elko are the Ruby Mountains of Nevada, flush with wildlife, alpine lakes, and lush canyons. Go backpacking, hiking, fishing, and stargazing in and around the Ruby Mountains range, or get a taste of this spectacular countryside on the …

Lamoille Canyon is the largest valley in the Ruby Mountains, located in the central portion of Elko County in the northeastern section of the state of Nevada, in the western United States. Approximately 12 miles (19 km) in length, it was extensively sculpted by …

Lamoille Canyon lies in the heart of the Ruby Mountains, Nevada’s wettest mountain range. This spectacular byway winds around the base of the 11,387-foot Ruby Dome, and climbs through the glacier-carved canyon to 8,800 feet.

This national Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway serves as the gateway to the Lamoille Canyon Scenic Area and Ruby Mountain wilderness. This unique canyon was carved by glacial activity and is a must-see if you are on your way to Elko, Nevada. Plan your scenic drive and trip today!

Known as the "Grand Canyon" of Nevada, Lamoille Canyon should be a must-see for anyone zooming by Elko on Interstate 80. The scenery is fabulous, the drive easy, and by visiting Lamoille Canyon a traveler will be seeing a part of Nevada that only the locals ever really visit.

The trail begins at Harrison Pass (40.3302576, -115.5143611) and ends at Lamoille Canyon. This trail can be broken up into 4 day segments at 10 miles a day. You will pass by raging waterfalls, follow flowing rivers and pristine alpine lakes.

Lamoille Canyon lies in the heart of the Ruby Mountains, Nevada’s wettest mountain range. This spectacular byway winds around the base of the 11,387-foot Ruby Dome, and climbs through the glacier-carved canyon to 8,800 feet.

Traversing the breathtaking Lamoille Canyon Scenic byway, the mountains offer a perfect choice for activities ranging from a leisurely drive to a week-long backpacking adventure. At the end of the road lies the awesome Ruby Crest Trailhead, the ultimate hiking experience.

It is a spectacular glaciated canyon with several side valleys, surrounded by peaks over 11,000 feet. Much of the canyon lies within the huge Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest complex across Nevada and is jointly managed with the Trust for Public Land.

Lamoille, Nevada is a short 25-mile drive south of Elko in northeastern Nevada at the toe of the fabled Ruby Mountains and the mouth of glacier-carved, outdoor action-packed Lamoille Canyon. Come for the camping, hiking, fishing, and even heli-skiing.