Thousand Creek Gorge
A spectacular but little-known slot canyon in extreme northern Nevada, with sheer walls nearly 500 feet high and a perennial stream.

šŸ“œ Improbable slot canyon, eroded through hard volcanic rock in the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge.
šŸ” Canyon walls nearly 500 feet tall, barely wider in places, only a few miles long.

Why Go

🌊 Spectacular slot canyon with sheer walls
🚶 Day hike through the canyon is an attractive option
😌 Unlikely to be bothered by crowds
šŸ’Ž Near famous Virgin Valley opal mines

Why Avoid

āš ļø Trail shown on old maps washed out, be prepared for fords and bushwhacking
ā³ Route is convoluted and rough, takes much more time than expected
šŸš— High-clearance vehicle desirable, 4WD mandatory for descent to eastern canyon mouth

Tips

šŸŒ„ Views from above are worthwhile, accessible with a high-clearance vehicle
ā›ļø Virgin Valley opal mines are open to the public during summer season

šŸ…æļø Parking

Access roads require high clearance; some sections to canyon mouth mandatory 4WD.

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