Ruby Mountains Wilderness, Protected wilderness area in Elko County, Nevada.

Ruby Mountains Wilderness is a protected wilderness area of about 90,000 acres (36,000 ha) in the Ruby Mountains of Elko County, Nevada, administered by the Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest. Its hiking trails run between 9,000 and 10,000 feet in elevation, with routes to Seitz Canyon and the Lamoille Lake Trail.

The area gained protected status through the Nevada Wilderness Protection Act in 1989, marking an important milestone for conservation in the state. This designation secured long-term preservation of the mountain ecosystem.

The Shoshoni people named these mountains Duka Doya, meaning snowcapped, reflecting the enduring presence of snow throughout the seasons.

Trails in the wilderness run between 9,000 and 10,000 feet in elevation, so plan for thin air and quick weather shifts. Hiking destinations include Seitz Canyon and the Lamoille Lake Trail. Access is through the Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest, which administers the area.

The wilderness covers about 90,000 acres (36,000 ha) of the Ruby Mountains and is managed by the Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest. Its trails run between 9,000 and 10,000 feet in elevation, with Seitz Canyon and the Lamoille Lake Trail among the hiking destinations.