Mapping based on Excursions of Feb to Sept 2022, Ruby Mountains
Posted by valhikes on 18 January 2023 in English. Last updated on 19 January 2023.I didn’t do any edits for the Water Canyon area, although I probably should. I wish some of the little trails were mapped, but I didn’t hike these. I couldn’t find anything about trails in the area before getting there and there are some.
I didn’t do much in the Ruby Mountains either. The trails seemed pretty well mapped. Hennen Canyon was totally missing, though. I therefore added it. It officially went all the way to the top of Ruby Dome! Some sort of trail still does, but there are variations. In fact, there are variations on down the canyon.
The Forest Service shows the trail further from the creek on the way to Griswold Lake and the trail that is getting the most use has a spot that is not very trail like near the top. I took a route further from the creek and found it better, even if not well used, on the way down.
I sure wish standard OSM would render the trail visibility and difficulty. It’s not right that absolutely everything is a bunch of red dots. This trail is not for just anyone with some sneakers.
I also added some details around the Right Fork since the public doesn’t get to start hiking where the road ends. I marked the parking and trailhead and sign so now that’s clearer. Also marked trailhead parking within Thomas Canyon Campground for Thomas Canyon since, again, you can’t park right next to the trail.
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