Cathedral Canyon (FR 59401) in NV

Road corridorHumboldt-Toiyabe NF, Ely Ranger District

38 mi from Ely

0.0 mi off US 50 (straight line)

Maps 6,350 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 16–16.3, 22.3–23.6, 23.9–24.2 and 24.8–29.5 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days

VerizonNONE

AT&TNONE

T-MobileNONE

StarlinkEXCELLENT

Difficult

10.9 of this road’s 30.1 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
Estimated climb: 3,400 ft over 30.1 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 24%.
Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
A cattle guard 24.8 miles along the road.

Roadside parking · All designated routes on H-T MVUMs

Limited privacy

Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
Mount Hamilton stands 4,396 ft above the map pin, 6.1 miles north.

October normals 30–64°F, 0.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Cathedral Canyon (FR 59401) in NV -- Camping Rules & Access