{{Short description|Canyon in the Ruby Mountains, Nevada}} {{Multiple issues|1= {{Refimprove|date=March 2026}} {{Original research|date=May 2026}} }} {{Use mdy dates|date=February 2026}} {{Use American English|date=February 2026}} {{coord|40.635|-115.437|display=title}}
right|Location of Right Fork Canyon within Nevada
'''Right Fork Canyon''' is a major branch of Lamoille Canyon, located in the Ruby Mountains of Elko County, in the northeastern section of the state of Nevada in the western United States.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Magley |first=Beverly |url=http://archive.org/details/nationalforestsc0000magl |title=National forest scenic byways, Far West |date=1999 |publisher=Falcon |location=Helena, Montana |others=Internet Archive |isbn=978-1-56044-653-8 |page=200}}</ref> Approximately 5 miles (8 km) in length, it was extensively sculpted by glaciers in previous ice ages. [[image:UpperRightForkNV.jpg|none|thumb|450px|Mount Fitzgerald and Upper Right Fork Canyon]] The canyon begins at the summit of Mount Fitzgerald at an elevation of 11,215 feet (3418 m), and quickly descends to its nearly level upper section. It is here that the greatest evidence for glacial sculpturing can be found. The canyon shows a classic U-shaped cross section, and many patches of bare granite still retain the dark patina and striations caused by direct contact with the lower surface of the glacier that once filled this valley.
left|thumb|350px|Glacial patina and striations in Upper Right Fork Canyon
thumb|View south up Right Fork Canyon, Nevada from the northeast wall of Lamoille Canyon.
Far below the summit of Mt. Gilbert, the canyon then makes a dramatic drop and sharp turn to enter its lower section. Near here are visible a large geologic fault in the granite wall of the canyon, a steep cascade of the stream flow, and, further down, a 30-foot (10 m) falls. Having descended to an elevation of 7100 feet (2165 m), the canyon finally passes Camp Lamoille and merges with the main branch of Lamoille Canyon.
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==External links== * [http://www.nevadadventures.com/recsites/elkoco/lamillecanyon/lamoillecanyon.html Lamoille Canyon] {{commons category|Right Fork Lamoille Canyon}}
Category:Ruby Mountains Category:Landforms of Elko County, Nevada Category:Canyons and gorges of Nevada