At the mouth of the canyon, you can stop to enjoy a picnic area alongside a bubbling creek fed by the snowpack. Farther into the canyon are several overlooks with interpretive signs explaining how the area was carved by glaciers. The view of the surrounding forested glacial canyons is magnificent. Signs indicate several trails for both long and short hikes. More than 100 miles of hiking trails take you through gorgeous mountain scenery and a handful of beautiful alpine lakes.
Hikers can enjoy day trips or find campsites in the mountains.
Another scenic trip is that to the nearby Ruby Marshes. Head back toward Elko from Lamoille Canyon, then turn south on State Route 228. Follow the signs to Jiggs. The road runs parallel to the Rubies and offers a splendid view of the southern part of the range. A few miles beyond the tiny town of Jiggs, which was actually named for a comic strip character, you'll find the turn-off to Harrison Pass.