Snow Shoe Hike in Lamoille Canyon
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ELKO, Nev. – The first community snow shoe hike will be in Lamoille Canyon near the vicinity of Power House Picnic Area located in the Ruby Mountains at 6:00p.m., Saturday, February 25th.
The event will start at 6:00 p.m. and last approximately two hours. Snowshoes are available at no charge; please call the BLM Elko District office at (775) 753-0200 to reserve a pair of snow shoes or you can bring your own equipment. There may be several trails for this hike. After the hike, free snacks and hot chocolate will be served around a lit campfire.
Come prepared for fun: Dress warmly in layers, waterproof hiking boots, bring a headlamp or flashlight, trekking poles.
For more information and to sign-up for snow shoes, please call Mike Setlock of the BLM at (775) 753-0200, or Jeremy Evans of the Forest Service at (775) 752-1705.
The Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and Nevada State Parks, South Fork State Park has teamed up this season/year to offer free guided snowshoe hikes this winter.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.