Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Eagleville, California

This trail begins just off Highway 395 south of the village of Likely, starting on BLM land before transitioning in and out of Modoc National Forest. The first stretch is a recently graded dirt road with scattered loose and embedded rocks, surrounded by sagebrush and stands of pine. After about thre...
Learn more about Mount Lively South Fork Mountain Road

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 obsidian is everywhere, so beware of flat tires. The area is known for its pink and rainbow obsi...
Learn more about Warner Mountains

If you want to experience the Nevada backcountry at its finest, County Road 34 (CR 34) north of Gerlach is an excellent choice. This easy dirt road winds through rolling hills and wide-open stretches of the high Nevada desert, offering expansive views and a true sense of solitude. The drive is gener...
Learn more about County Road 34

Little High Rock Canyon is a mix of washboard and two-track trail that travels diagonally across to High Rock Canyon and Soldier's Meadow. This trail is a better choice for those wanting a more exciting experience to the High Rock Canyon Petroglyphs and Soldier's Meadow over the repetitive Soldier's...
Learn more about Little High Rock Canyon

The route winds through rolling hills dotted with exposed rock formations and washes, creating a dynamic and challenging landscape. Along the way, adventurers will encounter technical segments featuring loose rock, natural ledges, and the occasional steep incline. Certain spots offer exciting rock s...
Learn more about Little High Rock to Steven's Camp Back Door

This beautiful trail leads you into the Sheldon Wildlife Refuge, with a short side trip to Yellow Peak, where a fire lookout offers expansive views of the Nevada desert. The trail surface is primarily a mix of dirt and gravel, making for an enjoyable ride. Be sure to stop by Catnip Reservoir and tak...
Learn more about Sheldon Wildlife Refuge & Yellow Peak

This trail starts out at a small campground and then winds its way past the Opal and Peacock Mining area and by a few old abandoned houses and mining ruins. This road has several spur trails off it and is a great place to look for cool rocks, opals, and other gemstones.
Learn more about Virgin Valley Road

This rugged "Jeep Trail" cuts between the Calico Mountain Wilderness and the Black Rock Lake Wilderness in northeast Nevada. It connects Soldier Meadow Road to Black and Smokey Canyons before ultimately terminating at the High Rock Canyon route. It is an alternate adventure route used to connect Hig...
Learn more about Calico Mountain Jeep Trail

This maintained trail starts off the main road with a narrow entrance that might make you think it's only suitable for ATVs and Side-by-Sides, but it's actually a good route for capable vehicles. The road climbs into the mountains and is generally in good condition, with a few rocky sections that ar...
Learn more about FS 33N68Y

This short, rocky road branches off the 45, climbs into the mountains, briefly levels out, and descends into a beautiful, green, forested area. The route is rocky throughout, like many roads in this part of the forest, so take care with tire placement, especially around sharper rocks. The route has ...
Learn more about FS 33N53

This route explores the Black Rock Playa, and then exits to the north and connects to the High Rock Canyon route to the west, or the Summit Lake Reservation route that continues north into Oregon. This route explores Black Rock City, the site of the Burning Man festival, on the open playa, Black Roc...
Learn more about Black Rock Playa

This is how you will get from Spaulding Tract out to county road A1, also known as Eagle Lake Road. The route is dusty and a bit rocky, but not hard. Trees will be down across the trail at random locations. This is not the only way to get out to Eagle Lake Road, but one of the best ways to get out t...
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This is a fairly straightforward trail that starts with a beautiful stretch before opening into a long section across the plains. The route eventually meets the main gravel road 45, with a farmyard visible farther along the road to the left. As you continue, the surface changes to red gravel, which ...
Learn more about FS 33N07

This well-maintained trail winds through a beautiful valley, offering gorgeous views of the surrounding landscape and a dry lake area as you travel alongside FS 33N94. The route also heads toward Cave Mountain, a popular peak in the area. Although the road is generally accessible to passenger cars, ...
Learn more about FS 33N93

This trail, once you pass the cattle grid, becomes buttery smooth and winds beautifully through the forest, making for a gorgeous drive. This road is restricted to highway-legal vehicles, so keep that in mind when planning your trip. If you plan to use an SxS or ATV on the trails, helmets are requir...
Learn more about FS 33N94 East

This short trail climbs into the mountain along a dusty red surface made up of silty sand and rocks. As the road rounds a corner, it appears to continue, but a large fallen tree completely blocks the route, and no established path goes around or through it. The trail ends here, so do not try to push...
Learn more about FS 33N50

This narrow, single-lane trail winds through a beautiful forest with varied terrain along the way. Some sections have a soft pine-needle covering that makes for a smoother ride, while others narrow into rocky corridors surrounded by fallen trees and encroaching branches. Rocks are scattered across t...
Learn more about FS 33N60

This trail starts pleasantly, winding through the area before passing two campgrounds. The first is relatively straightforward, while the second has a large, open area with plenty of sun and a substantial fire ring. Beyond the second campground, the road gets much dustier and rougher underfoot, with...
Learn more about FS 32N67Y

This user-maintained loop starts relatively easy but becomes progressively rockier and more challenging as it climbs into the mountains. The road narrows along the way, with brush encroaching on both sides, so expect pinstriping. Low range may be necessary on some of the steeper or rockier sections,...
Learn more about FS 32N05Y

This easy, well-maintained trail winds through a greener section of forest than much of the surrounding area, making it a pleasant route to explore. The road is generally straightforward to navigate, with tall underbrush along some sections being the main obstacle. Toward the end, you’ll reach a tim...
Learn more about FS 33N94B

This trail begins just off Highway 395 south of the village of Likely, starting on BLM land before transitioning in and out of Modoc National Forest. The first stretch is a recently graded dirt road with scattered loose and embedded rocks, surrounded by sagebrush and stands of pine. After about thre...
Learn more about Mount Lively South Fork Mountain Road

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 obsidian is everywhere, so beware of flat tires. The area is known for its pink and rainbow obsi...
Learn more about Warner Mountains

If you want to experience the Nevada backcountry at its finest, County Road 34 (CR 34) north of Gerlach is an excellent choice. This easy dirt road winds through rolling hills and wide-open stretches of the high Nevada desert, offering expansive views and a true sense of solitude. The drive is gener...
Learn more about County Road 34

This maintained trail starts off the main road with a narrow entrance that might make you think it's only suitable for ATVs and Side-by-Sides, but it's actually a good route for capable vehicles. The road climbs into the mountains and is generally in good condition, with a few rocky sections that ar...
Learn more about FS 33N68Y

This trail begins just off Highway 395 south of the village of Likely, starting on BLM land before transitioning in and out of Modoc National Forest. The first stretch is a recently graded dirt road with scattered loose and embedded rocks, surrounded by sagebrush and stands of pine. After about thre...
Learn more about Mount Lively South Fork Mountain Road

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 obsidian is everywhere, so beware of flat tires. The area is known for its pink and rainbow obsi...
Learn more about Warner Mountains

If you want to experience the Nevada backcountry at its finest, County Road 34 (CR 34) north of Gerlach is an excellent choice. This easy dirt road winds through rolling hills and wide-open stretches of the high Nevada desert, offering expansive views and a true sense of solitude. The drive is gener...
Learn more about County Road 34

Little High Rock Canyon is a mix of washboard and two-track trail that travels diagonally across to High Rock Canyon and Soldier's Meadow. This trail is a better choice for those wanting a more exciting experience to the High Rock Canyon Petroglyphs and Soldier's Meadow over the repetitive Soldier's...
Learn more about Little High Rock Canyon