Winnemucca Lake Caves South Shore

Total Miles
18.0

Elevation

1,259.19 ft

Duration

4 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Fall, Summer, Spring

Trail Overview

This is a well-traveled gravel road. On the south end of the route, the road curves around a sand dune that can cover up the trail at times. Many of the caves on this end are overhanging. The major site is a tufa dome that is named Nicolarsen which is located near Highway 447.

Photos of Winnemucca Lake Caves South Shore

Winnemucca Lake Caves South Shore
Winnemucca Lake Caves South Shore

Difficulty

Much of the road is well traveled. The sand dunes may need to be skirted to continue the ride.

Technical Rating

2

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