Esmeralda County, California

6 hiking trails · 2parks & campgrounds · 3 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.

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About Hiking in Esmeralda County, California

Esmeralda County is home to 6 mapped hiking trails and 2 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 3 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.

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Trails & Parks in Esmeralda County

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Cities

Cities in Esmeralda County

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Benton
6 trails
Silverpeak
0 trails · 1 parks
Goldfield
0 trails · 1 parks
Federal Lands

Sample Parks in Esmeralda County

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FacilityCA

Clayton Valley Sand Dunes

Silverpeak, California
FacilityCA

Goldfield

Goldfield, California
Trails

Sample Trails in Esmeralda County

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Sunlit footpath winding through a tall conifer forestPhoto: Jay MantriEasyCA

Boundary Peak

Benton, California
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Sunlit footpath winding through a tall conifer forestPhoto: Jay MantriEasyCA

Boundary Peak

Benton, California
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Sunlit footpath winding through a tall conifer forestPhoto: Jay MantriEasyCA

Boundary Peak

Benton, California
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Sunlit footpath winding through a tall conifer forestPhoto: Jay MantriEasyCA

Boundary Peak Trail

Benton, California
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Sunlit footpath winding through a tall conifer forestPhoto: Jay MantriEasyCA

Boundary Peak Trail

Benton, California
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Sunlit footpath winding through a tall conifer forestPhoto: Jay MantriEasyCA

Boundary Peak Trail

Benton, California
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Guides & rankings

Hiking guides for California

Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Esmeralda County.

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Alpine lake reflecting jagged mountain peaks at sunrisePhoto: Joshua Earle
State Rankings

The 10 Longest Hiking Trails in California, Ranked

California's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.

By The OutsideAtlas Team6 min
Sunlit forest trail winding through tall conifersPhoto: Sergei Akulich
State Rankings

California's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain

Steep is hard. These are the ten California trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.

By The OutsideAtlas Team7 min
Cascading waterfall through a green moss-covered ravinePhoto: Maddi Bazzocco
State Rankings

The Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in California

Ten gentle, well-marked California trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.

By The OutsideAtlas Team6 min
Hiker standing on a rocky summit overlooking deep mountain valleysPhoto: Holly Mandarich
State Rankings

The 10 Most Challenging Hikes in California

California's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.

By The OutsideAtlas Team8 min
Going down the Grand Canyon. Seeing our destination from afar. So worth! If you find this picture useful, consider donating! Venmo: @diegonachoPhoto: Diego Lozano
Parks & Travel

The Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in California

Federal parks and recreation areas in California ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.

By The OutsideAtlas Team6 min
Alpine lake reflecting jagged mountain peaks at sunrisePhoto: Joshua Earle
State Rankings

Best Waterfall Hikes in California: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close

California's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.

By The OutsideAtlas Team7 min