That whole area has called out to me -- so far we have not answered. The real problem for us is that there is not much day-hiking available. The backpacking is terrific, as is the scenery -- glacier carved mountains in Nevada! I have talked to several backpackers who rave about the area, but we don't backpack.
As far as I can tell, most of the decent hiking destinations are around ten miles each way from the trailhead, with about 3000 feet of elevation gain. That is ok for younger hikers, but our practical limit is about ten miles a day, not 20, with around 2500 feet of gain.
If you go, please post a trip report so we can enjoy it vicariously!
