Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Dayton, Nevada

This road begins at Dayton, Nevada, and gradually rises in elevation from 4367'' to 7128' into the Pine Nut Mountains and is located on mostly BLM lands. The trail starts off over a flat alluvial plain and then climbs out of the wash into the mountains. Sage, Juniper, and Pine trees are abundant as ...
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This route takes you from the outskirts of Dayton, Nevada to Clifton Flats. The trail head starts at the unlocked wild horse protection gate. Make sure to properly close and latch the gate. The trail begins on a graded dirt road. As you ascend, the road narrows to a double track trail. The surface v...
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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 the trail transitions into soft sand with a steep grade to reach the trail's end if you're tr...
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This trail heads up from one of the vista points on the south side and shortcuts the "East Summit Loop" trail to get you up to the Prison Hill summit a bit quicker. The trail is a bit steep running up the ridge and has some loose rocks that can break your traction, but it is on the same level as mos...
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D5 starts off pretty soft and sandy as it heads up the hill. There are a few different routes for D5, and they all have signs telling you that you are on the trail. The trail is confusing to navigate, but the trail itself is fairly easy with not much more than sand and bumps to negotiate. There are...
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"Easy Rider Trail" starts off heading up from "Cable Road" onto a sandy trail. This is a great access point to watch the action on the harder trails. "Double Waterfall" ends in "Easy Rider Trail" and if someone is struggling with the waterfall at the top of "Double Waterfall" this is a great way 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 Golden Eagle Lane, it provides access to a network of trails in the area. The west end of the trail sta...
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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 constrained to a single trail. The best part about this area is that you are right next to the staging area if anything goes wrong, ...
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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 berms. This area is usually very busy with families and kids playing on dirt bikes and quads. If you are crossing ...
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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 the east, where you will pass the first of a few great vista points. The trail continues up to a second vi...
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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 that this is not a race track. There is no passing on the "Tot Lot." There is also a sign at the entrance that shows you what dir...
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This track is set up with the beginner in mind. The outside loop is the easier path with gentle turns and a smooth surface. The inside loop, however, makes things a bit trickier. There are optional small jumps and even a sand and rock obstacle to cross. The track is short but a great learning spot r...
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"West Summit Loop" starts off heading southeast from the main staging area. The trail takes you past "Headlight" and up to the "Cable Road," where it overlaps to the South for a bit, then turns up the hill. The trail traverses back and forth, getting steeper as you approach Golden Eagle Rock, a grea...
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Clifton Flat is a valley known for herds of wild horses and herds of Pronghorn Antelope. The trailhead starts at the unlocked barbed wire wild horse protection gate. Make sure to properly close and latch the gate. The trail begins on a graded dirt road. As you descend, the road narrows to a double-t...
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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 into Carson City County, the road is named Bruinswick Canyon Road. Turning on to a double-track side trail for the las...
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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 to an elevation of 7,211 ft. the trail surface is mostly packed gravel. As the road quickly ...
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This trail can connect you from Big Buck Meadows Trail to the Saddle of two over 8,000-foot peaks with spectacular views all around. The trail is VERY narrow with lots of Pinon trees and some boulders 2-3 feet at most. It can be very overgrown, so bringing a chainsaw and trimmers is recommended. Pin...
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Julian Drive, at its North end, intersects with US 95A (39.1609, -119.1922). At the South end, it intersects with Sunrise Pass, where the trail changes its name to Artesia Rd. Julian Drive is a graded dirt road and an easy drive. In places on the trail, there are a few embedded rocks, having bee...
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This trail leads you to panoramic views of the Carson Valley and the Sierra Front. I prefer to start at the Johnson Lane Staging Area and travel North, but either direction is okay. The trail has a few challenges. You will encounter soft sand and loose rocks on some of the steep climbs, so have appr...
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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 with Juniper trees. There are several small arroyos to cross along the way. The arroyos are usually dry, but ca...
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This road begins at Dayton, Nevada, and gradually rises in elevation from 4367'' to 7128' into the Pine Nut Mountains and is located on mostly BLM lands. The trail starts off over a flat alluvial plain and then climbs out of the wash into the mountains. Sage, Juniper, and Pine trees are abundant as ...
Learn more about Old Como Road

This route takes you from the outskirts of Dayton, Nevada to Clifton Flats. The trail head starts at the unlocked wild horse protection gate. Make sure to properly close and latch the gate. The trail begins on a graded dirt road. As you ascend, the road narrows to a double track trail. The surface v...
Learn more about Wild Horse Trail

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 the trail transitions into soft sand with a steep grade to reach the trail's end if you're tr...
Learn more about Brunswick Canyon

This trail heads up from one of the vista points on the south side and shortcuts the "East Summit Loop" trail to get you up to the Prison Hill summit a bit quicker. The trail is a bit steep running up the ridge and has some loose rocks that can break your traction, but it is on the same level as mos...
Learn more about Ridgeline

This route takes you from the outskirts of Dayton, Nevada to Clifton Flats. The trail head starts at the unlocked wild horse protection gate. Make sure to properly close and latch the gate. The trail begins on a graded dirt road. As you ascend, the road narrows to a double track trail. The surface v...
Learn more about Wild Horse Trail

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 the trail transitions into soft sand with a steep grade to reach the trail's end if you're tr...
Learn more about Brunswick Canyon

This trail heads up from one of the vista points on the south side and shortcuts the "East Summit Loop" trail to get you up to the Prison Hill summit a bit quicker. The trail is a bit steep running up the ridge and has some loose rocks that can break your traction, but it is on the same level as mos...
Learn more about Ridgeline

D5 starts off pretty soft and sandy as it heads up the hill. There are a few different routes for D5, and they all have signs telling you that you are on the trail. The trail is confusing to navigate, but the trail itself is fairly easy with not much more than sand and bumps to negotiate. There are...
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