Fort Ruby
USFS trail 17848
Trail facts
- Length
- 0.4 mi mapped
- Grade
- Typical grade 0 to 5% (USFS trail class TG01)
- Surface
- native material
- Motorized status
- Motorized use designated by the USFS
- Designation
- National trail designation
- National forest
- Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Length is the trail as the Forest Service maps it, not a trip distance. Hike out and back and you will cover it twice; check the shape of the route before you count on the figure.
This record is a snapshot of U.S. Forest Service data retrieved on 2026-07-09. It does not reflect current closures, conditions, or seasonal orders. Check with the local ranger district before you go.
Elevation
- High point
- About 6,100 ft
- Low point
- About 6,050 ft
Estimates, derived from USGS elevation data sampled along the USFS-mapped route, computed 2026-07-10. We have not measured these figures in the field.
Plan a day on this trail
A day here means a typical grade of 0 to 5%. Tell the Trip Builder where you are headed and it assembles a day-specific kit with weather, daylight, and terrain in mind.
Build your kitData: U.S. Forest Service, retrieved 2026-07-09.