The Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail is a

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in the upper elevations of the central

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, in

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, United States. Approximately in length, the trail is used by hikers and pack trains to experience some of the most spectacular scenery in the western United States. The southern end of the trail is just north of Harrison Pass, at approximately 40°20.2'N and 115°30.1'W and an elevation of . From there it climbs northward around Green and Tipton Peaks, while crossing the three upper forks of Smith Creek. It then climbs steeply to a pass, and descends to scenic Overland Lake. The next section of trail most closely follows the actual crest of the Rubies, and is therefore the driest. The trail circles around the upper parts of Overland Creek, passes King Peak , climbs to the crest, and then stays above while passing Long and Mahogany Canyons. After crossing over the top of Wine's Peak , it finally descends again into forested areas. A short side trail leads to North Furlong Lake, a common campsite. The northern section of the trail includes the most spectacular alpine scenery. The trail drops into Kleckner Canyon (with distant views of Ruby Dome) and crosses Kleckner Creek just below

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and

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Lakes. It then climbs to Liberty Lake and Liberty Pass . Finally, it descends steeply to Lamoille and

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Lakes, and then continues down to the Road's End Trailhead at the end of Lamoille Canyon Road in Lamoille Canyon, at approximately 40°36.2'N and 115°22.5'W at an elevation of . The USGS 7.5 minute topographic quadrangles that include the length of the trail are: Ruby Dome, Franklin Lake NW, Green Mountain, Harrison Pass, Franklin Lake SW, and Lee.

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External links

Ruby Crest Trail information from Backpacking in the Ruby Mountains.com
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