This area is part of Modoc National Forest. There are several obsidian collection areas that require a permit that can be obtained at the Alturas Forest Service building. Once you get into the range, the… Learn more about Wander Mountains
Total Miles
24.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Little High Rock Canyon
Little High Rock Canyon is a mix of washboard and two-track trail that travels diagonally across to High Rock Canyon and Soldier's Meadow. This trail is a better choice for those wanting a more exciting… Learn more about Little High Rock Canyon
Total Miles
32.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Sunstone Collection Area
This route will take you from HWY 395 to the Sunstone Collection Site and camping area. Along the route, you will have nice views of the high-desert landscapes and Hart Mountain. The camping area has… Learn more about Sunstone Collection Area
Total Miles
32.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge
The main roads at the Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge are quite wide, but very badly corrugated. Travel off of the main roads is very rugged. This area gets very hot and dry in summer, and… Learn more about Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge
Total Miles
53
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Taylor Lake/Lucky S Mine/Kettle Rock Lookout Loop
The trail has smooth flowing sections, loose, rocky climbs, and hardpacked rocky roads with seasonal low water crossings. The road up to the lookout is steep with loose rock. Leading up to and past Taylor… Learn more about Taylor Lake/Lucky S Mine/Kettle Rock Lookout Loop
Total Miles
18.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Willow Lake Road 29N14
Willow Lake Road takes you to Willow Lake Campground where there are opportunities for fishing, hiking, hot springs, geysers and wildlife viewing. The road in is doable in any high clearance vehicle. When approaching the… Learn more about Willow Lake Road 29N14
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Summit Lake Reservation Route
This trail is only suitable during dry weather. This is a connector route connecting Black Rock Playa to Oregon's Alvord Playa and Steens Mountain through the Summit Lake Indian Reservation. This route is generally graded… Learn more about Summit Lake Reservation Route
Total Miles
97.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Black Rock Playa
This route explores the Black Rock Playa, and then exits to the north and connects to the High Rock Canyon route to the west, or the Summit Lake Reservation route that continues north into Oregon.… Learn more about Black Rock Playa
Total Miles
55.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Happy Valley Ridgeline
Mix of fire roads and old logging roads. The area has been scorched by fire recently. There are a lot of downed trees that cross the trail, be prepared with a chain saw or chain/rope.… Learn more about Happy Valley Ridgeline
Total Miles
33.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Flook Lake
This trail accesses the Flook Lake playa, which is a dried up lake bed. This trail is very dusty in summer and extreme caution should be taken in spring or fall especially if there has… Learn more about Flook Lake
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Kamma Mountains
This route takes you from the Black Rock Desert playa through the Kamma Mountain Range and the Rye Patch Reservoir. Along this route, you will find hot springs, rock-hounding spots, and old placer mines. The… Learn more about Kamma Mountains
Total Miles
68.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Winnemucca Lake East Shore Caves
The route starts out on the north end of the dry lake bad. The road runs alongside a high-voltage power line so it is well-maintained. However, it is built on the sandy ancient shoreline that… Learn more about Winnemucca Lake East Shore Caves