High Rock Canyon is a rugged, two-track trail following the canyon floor and crossing High Rock Creek multiple times. It is accessed from the east via NV-8 at NV-34. This trail connects on its eastern… Learn more about High Rock Canyon
Total Miles
61
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Fa
Warner Mountains
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 Warner Mountains
Total Miles
24.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Barnhardy Rd
Barnhardy Road is usually open August thru December. The road runs between Hot Springs Campground and Guano Campground. It is mostly a nice two-track, but there are some rutted and rocky sections. You will also… Learn more about Barnhardy Rd
Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Skyline Drive Trail
Skyline Drive is a beautiful drive through the Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge. It takes you over several high plains and to a wonderful overlook that gives you a beautiful 360-degree view of the park. The… Learn more about Skyline Drive Trail
Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su
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
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
Janesville Singletrack
There is a good size parking area at the head of the trail for staging and the trail follows alongside the paved road, so extraction is possible at any moment if needed. The trail marker… Learn more about Janesville Singletrack
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Fort Sage
This is an out-of-the-way off-road area that is not well known to the general public, but it has marked trails spanning 28,598 acres, with newer facilities and plenty of privacy. Most of the trails are… Learn more about Fort Sage
Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Pine forest range ridge
Loose gravel and rock dominate this trail. There are no particularly difficult obstacles, but there are steep climbs where lockers come in handy and just hitting them at speed would be dangerous. The views are… Learn more about Pine forest range ridge
Total Miles
19.3
Tech Rating
4
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
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
Total Miles
12.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Su
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
Sage Hen Wash/Sahwave Mountains
The route takes you along a High Voltage Power Line Road that is well maintained. The road is built on the ancient shoreline of Winnemucca Lake and in the wash of Sage Hen Valley. Much… Learn more about Sage Hen Wash/Sahwave Mountains
Total Miles
30.5
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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
32.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
7 Troughs Range
The town of Mazuma was established in 1907, and was the central hub of the mining district in the Seven Troughs Mountain Range. The town was later washed away in a 20-foot wall of water… Learn more about 7 Troughs Range
Total Miles
130.1
Tech Rating
4
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Winnemucca Lake School Buses
The route takes you along the east side of the dry lake bed and up into the Nightingale Range. Up in the hills are two, 1950s school buses that were used to transport workers to… Learn more about Winnemucca Lake School Buses
Total Miles
13
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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
Smith Flat Huffman Camp
This very bumpy out and back has a few great camping options, and smith flat appears to have been taken back by game trails and the tall grasses and sagebrush. The route progresses down through… Learn more about Smith Flat Huffman Camp
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Jack's Backbone
This is a fun drive up through the mountains that will require 4x4 high clearance. However, it does not require lockers. Bring a lunch and enjoy the backcountry, with some great views of valleys and… Learn more about Jack's Backbone
Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Lauserica Road
This long out-and-back trail passes through the Historic Roaring Springs ranch property. There is an old cabin on site, but please be respectful that it is private property with access through, so admire it from… Learn more about Lauserica Road
Total Miles
11.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Island Reservoir Cutover
This relatively easy connector trail takes the adventurer from the graded gravel main route back toward the Island Reservoir Trail. There will be plenty of dispersed camping spots near the southern end with fire rings… Learn more about Island Reservoir Cutover
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Burnt Car Road
This road accesses the Steens Mountain wilderness. It is a rugged route that takes you 8 miles out to a remote area that is often used to access the wilderness area or for people to… Learn more about Burnt Car Road
Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Eastern Alvord Desert Plateau
This trail gives you unique views from a high vantage point looking west at the Alvord Desert and the Steen's Mountain Range. This trail is best driven as a long day trip or better broken… Learn more about Eastern Alvord Desert Plateau
Total Miles
78.9
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su
Island Reservoir Run
This mostly easy run takes the adventurer from the highway into the wilderness and eventually ends at the island reservoir. Be sure to close any cattle gates you come across in case they are already… Learn more about Island Reservoir Run
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Three Springs Dead End
This challenging out-and-back ends at the fenced-off three springs corral. The trail is rocky and challenging, with large boulders, off-camber sections, and deep washouts. The greatest challenge is a very off-camber and deep rock with… Learn more about Three Springs Dead End
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Steens Mustang Bounce
This bouncy rocky run features a few dispersed campsites--one nice one near the beginning and one grassy lesser-used one near the trail's end with a fire ring. The offshoot trail also has a nice, open,… Learn more about Steens Mustang Bounce
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Three Springs Road
This rocky, rutted trail heads off into the wilderness and passes across the ridgeline with outstanding views of the surrounding Steen Mountains. There is plenty of wildlife, including deer and wild horses, to spot along… Learn more about Three Springs Road
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Three Springs Offshoot
This bumpy little out-and-back ends at a nice camping spot nestled in a juniper grove. It has a hiking trailhead and plenty of cut juniper to collect along the way for your campfire. There are… Learn more about Three Springs Offshoot
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Otro Playa Vista
This rocky trail is a good one to link up with Playa Vista for a slightly different angle of the playa (dry lakebed) below. There are a few dispersed camping options, but be sure to… Learn more about Otro Playa Vista