Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Coleville, California

This trail starts just off Highway 395 in Coleville, California, just north of Walker. The route climbs almost 2,000 feet over 8 miles, creating steady elevation gain while transitioning through multiple land management jurisdictions and diverse landscapes. The trail begins as a sandy surface two ve...
Learn more about Mill Canyon Road

This 12-mile out-and-back route climbs nearly 3,000 feet and drops over 300 feet in just over 7 miles before reaching the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness boundary. It offers expansive views of the surrounding mountains and a mix of meadows, canyons, and forested terrain. The trail begins as a wide, graded...
Learn more about Golden Gate - FS 32399

This 7-mile out-and-back route begins at Golden Gate Road and drops more than 900 feet while climbing under 300 feet in just over 3 miles. The trail follows a ridge line high above Golden Gate Road and Highway 395, offering wide views of the Nevada mountains across the valley. The surface is mostly ...
Learn more about Napoleon Canyon Road - FS 32092

This trail can be accessed from the north off Camp Antelope Rd in Walker, California, or from the south off Highway 395 using Holy Climber Trail and Burcham Flat Road South. The northern approach features a dramatic descent of over 3,000 feet in just over 10 miles, creating an exciting elevation cha...
Learn more about Burcham Flat Road North

This out and back, double-track, dirt trail mostly accommodates one-way traffic. It begins at Eastside Lane and gradually rises in elevation into the Wellington Hills, located in Toiyabe National Forest. There are vistas of Antelope Valley and the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountain range to the east...
Learn more about Wellington Hills Road - 42778

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 sections of 12" rocks and ledges that traverse the trail. These sections are about 20 feet long....
Learn more about Seven Deer Trail

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. Early on, the trail meanders through stands of tall, white-barked trees, especially beautiful i...
Learn more about Two Road Road - FS 31358D

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 start, the trail parallels the highway before dropping into a wide-open valley flanked by rugged...
Learn more about Virgil Connell Loop Road - FS 32087

This 6.5-mile out-and-back trail starts at Mill Canyon Road and delivers significant elevation changes, climbing almost 1,000 feet and dropping nearly 400 feet in just over 3 miles. The route travels through a burn area from an old forest fire, requiring caution for flooding debris, low-hanging bran...
Learn more about Lost Cannon Creek - FS 32212

This 4.5-mile out-and-back trail starts off Mill Canyon Road and ventures through diverse terrain characterized by challenging surface conditions and evolving landscapes. The trail surface consists primarily of sand lined with brush, though extensive ruts caused by water erosion require careful tire...
Learn more about Terry Canyon Road - FS 32028A

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 scattered throughout, becoming increasingly rocky and technical as you venture deeper. After exit...
Learn more about Pass Spur Road - FS 3108B

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 with sagebrush. As you progress, expect multiple muddy patches that can get deep and slick after rai...
Learn more about Heenan Spring Road - FS 31084

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 rocky. The ascent takes you through hillsides dotted with wildflowers and grants mu...
Learn more about Leviathan Lookout - FS 31057

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 should be aware of a small rock garden located mid-trail that adds a...
Learn more about Forest Service Road S31084A Cutoff

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 either Highway 89 or the Leviathan Bypass trail. The track is one vehicle wide and weave...
Learn more about Shepherd Road - FS 31354

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 rocks, and a few muddy sections after rain. Roughly a mile in, drivers encounter a...
Learn more about Big Spring Road West - FS 31083

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 and mountains in the distance. There is a radio reflector at the end, hence the name of the...
Learn more about Reflector Road

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 winds gently through vibrant vegetation, gradually climbing over 300 feet from south...
Learn more about Leviathan Bypass - FS 31353

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, often very tight, with overgrown trees and brush. Expect Sierra pinstripes in multiple sections. The trail beg...
Learn more about Leviathan Creek

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, rolling ridgelines, and offers striking views of the surrounding mountain ranges. The road surfa...
Learn more about Big Spring Spur Road

This 7-mile out-and-back route begins at Golden Gate Road and drops more than 900 feet while climbing under 300 feet in just over 3 miles. The trail follows a ridge line high above Golden Gate Road and Highway 395, offering wide views of the Nevada mountains across the valley. The surface is mostly ...
Learn more about Napoleon Canyon Road - FS 32092

This trail can be accessed from the north off Camp Antelope Rd in Walker, California, or from the south off Highway 395 using Holy Climber Trail and Burcham Flat Road South. The northern approach features a dramatic descent of over 3,000 feet in just over 10 miles, creating an exciting elevation cha...
Learn more about Burcham Flat Road North

This out and back, double-track, dirt trail mostly accommodates one-way traffic. It begins at Eastside Lane and gradually rises in elevation into the Wellington Hills, located in Toiyabe National Forest. There are vistas of Antelope Valley and the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountain range to the east...
Learn more about Wellington Hills Road - 42778

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. Early on, the trail meanders through stands of tall, white-barked trees, especially beautiful i...
Learn more about Two Road Road - FS 31358D

This 7-mile out-and-back route begins at Golden Gate Road and drops more than 900 feet while climbing under 300 feet in just over 3 miles. The trail follows a ridge line high above Golden Gate Road and Highway 395, offering wide views of the Nevada mountains across the valley. The surface is mostly ...
Learn more about Napoleon Canyon Road - FS 32092

This trail can be accessed from the north off Camp Antelope Rd in Walker, California, or from the south off Highway 395 using Holy Climber Trail and Burcham Flat Road South. The northern approach features a dramatic descent of over 3,000 feet in just over 10 miles, creating an exciting elevation cha...
Learn more about Burcham Flat Road North

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. Early on, the trail meanders through stands of tall, white-barked trees, especially beautiful i...
Learn more about Two Road Road - FS 31358D

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 start, the trail parallels the highway before dropping into a wide-open valley flanked by rugged...
Learn more about Virgil Connell Loop Road - FS 32087