Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Carter Springs, Nevada

The trail begins on a dirt road just off Highway 395 and quickly descends into a lush valley. In this valley, the path follows a creek, winding in and out of dense vegetation. At times,…
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The trail begins at the end of Leviathan Mine Road, where a seasonal gate controls access. From start to finish, the route drops over 1,500 feet and climbs about 450 feet in just over six…
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This 2.5-mile out-and-back trail begins from Leviathan Road and offers a quick but rugged climb. The route gains over 450 feet in under a mile before dropping about 130 feet to its end high above…
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Big Spring Spur Road is a scenic dirt route in the Toiyabe National Forest, accessed from Highway 89, about 7.5 miles west of the Highway 395/89 Junction. This rugged path takes you through open meadows,…
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This trail becomes very rocky and bouncy with off-camber sections. There are many low trees to get under. But the end of the trail rewards you with scenic views of various valleys and surrounding hillsides…
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This graded dirt county road begins at the Johnson Lane OHV Park located east of Minden, NV. As the road gradually ascends, it traverses alluvial plains covered in sage and low canyons with juniper trees.…
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This trail starts off on a wide graded dirt road. Then turning Northeast you proceed up a narrow double track trail. This portion of the trail ascends up a flat topped ridge which is lined…
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This short out-and-back trail begins directly off Highway 89. It starts paved but quickly transitions to dirt as it winds its way toward an active mine. The road is just wide enough for two vehicles…
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This narrow 3-mile route starts near the end of Leviathan Road by the mine and climbs more than 700 feet. The trail is tight and overgrown in spots, with low-hanging branches and brush crowding the…
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This off-road route, accessed from Highway 89 about 10 miles from the 395 junction, offers a scenic and steadily more rugged adventure into the Sierra backcountry. The trail begins with a sandy dirt surface, scattered…
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Accessed from Big Spring Road West, this lesser-known offshoot delivers a peaceful backcountry ride through sagebrush meadows and an Aspen forest that truly comes alive in the fall. The trail is one vehicle wide and…
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Located in the Johnson OHV park, this trail has views of Minden, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and Pine Nut Mountains. A man-made dirt pile is meant to block the trail at 4.82 miles. At this…
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Virgil Connell Loop Road, also known as Forest Service Road 32087, begins at the top of the grade off Highway 89, offering sweeping views of the Lake Topaz basin and surrounding mountain ranges. From the…
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This 4-mile out-and-back trail climbs just over 100 feet and drops more than 300 feet in under 2 miles as it winds through dense forest and open meadows. The track is a single vehicle wide,…
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This trail to Leviathan Lookout delivers a short but thrilling alpine adventure. From Highway 89, it climbs over 750 feet in just 1.5 miles, following a narrow dirt and sand road that's well-traveled but increasingly…
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This short connector trail offers a scenic and efficient route between Highway 89 and Leviathan Bypass or Big Springs Road East, making it a useful shortcut for those navigating the area. Access is possible from…
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This short and scenic trail winds through an expansive open meadow filled with sagebrush, offering wide-open views and a peaceful atmosphere. The surface is primarily packed dirt, making for a relatively smooth ride, though drivers…
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Beginning at the Lake Topaz picnic area the graded dirt road becomes narrower and is single-vehicle wide. Ascending to 5,971 feet this is mostly a packed gravel trail. There are some steep and very rocky…
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This scenic trail kicks off 10 miles up Highway 89 from the 395 junction. It starts with a few deceptive mud holes that hint at what's ahead--an off-camber track weaving through a narrow meadow filled…
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This trail, Two Road Road (yes, there are two Roads in the name), is accessed off Monitor Pass Road. This scenic dirt track winds through a peaceful aspen forest before gradually climbing up the hillside.…
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Pass Spur Road is a scenic and rugged 2.5-mile out-and-back trail that winds through dense Aspen forest, passing a spring-fed pool and a small creek along the way. The trail is primarily dirt with rocks…
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Brunswick Canyon Road is fairly easy;85% of the trail is single vehicle wide with tight switchbacks. Mostly packed gravel trail with areas of loose rocks and a couple of water crossings. The Northern end of…
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This road takes you to the Utopian Mine located in the Pine Nut Mountains in Carson City County, Nevada. The graded dirt road is wide and flat for the first four miles. As you cross…
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Big Buck Meadows Trail follows the power line service road for about 1.5 miles. This portion of the trail consists of a single vehicle-wide trail with a few easy hairpin switchbacks. Ascending about 800 feet…
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Hawkins Peak Road begins as a gradual accent and is typically one vehicle wide with places to pass on this double track dirt trail. The trail gradually ascends from an elevation of 7,057 feet to…
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"East Summit Loop" starts from the main staging area and heads east, skirting the edge of "Off The Trailer." The trail heads up to the "Cable Road" and follows it through the whooped section to…
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Named for the remnants of old cable wire scattered along its path and its original purpose, the Cable Road is a fun and fast-paced off-road trail within the Prison Hill OHV Area. Starting just off…
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"Off The Trailer" is a 22-acre open play area right next to the main staging area. This is a place to test your rig and skills in an open riding zone where you are not…
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The "Tot Lot" is a small dirt bike track for kids. There is a bench seat for the adult who wants a place to sit while they watch the kids. There are signs clearly posted…
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The "Sand Training Area" is an open riding zone where you can explore without the restrictions of a trail. The area changes from time to time, but there are some whoops to ride and some…
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