Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Eureka, Nevada

The historic Pony Express Trail is one of the few domestic overland routes accessible to the public. This route follows, as closely as possible, the original trail ridden over 160 years ago on horseback. Make…
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This route takes you from just outside of Eureka Nevada at Hot Spring Hill to Mount Lewis. The route starts out taking you to Bartine Hot Springs, a funny little heart-shaped hot springs that in…
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This easy route will reward travelers with scenic views and a trip back in history. Head deep into the hills of White Pine county to the remains of the historic Belmont Mill. The trail is…
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Harrison Pass is a maintained gravel road except during the winter months. There are areas on this road that can be extremely washboarded. If you are going too fast, some of these washboards could cause…
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This road leads from Harrison Pass up to the Ruby Crest Trailhead. It's a relatively easy and short road that can save you some time and distance if you plan to hike the Ruby Crest…
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Did you know that Hawaii is not the only place to explore lava fields? But would you have guessed that one is in the middle of Nevada? This area of Nevada is actually part of…
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The Garnet Hill trail is just 10 miles northwest of Ely, Nevada. This public recreation area is managed by the BLM. The trail is maintained, and most passenger vehicles should be able to drive it…
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The Byway itself it around 20 miles total, and is a point-to-point, U-shaped dirt road with two entrance/exit points marked by signs off Nevada Highway 6. You'll experience a mostly flat, graded road with a…
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Take a detour along the powerlines! There are hill climbs to test your vehicle and loose rock to slip around on. The road is easy, but the hill climbs and loose gravel make it more…
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This is an easy, fun ride through a small juniper and cedar tree stand. The tread is a single width composed of native dirt and gravel. The road rises to an elevation of about 7100…
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This is one of several roads that provide access to the Ice Plant ATV Loop. The road travels through a high desert environment with relatively dense juniper, pine trees, and sagebrush growth. The single-width tread…
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This unmaintained, two-mile mining road connects from the top of North Fork Big Creek to South Fork Birch Creek in the Toiyabe Mountains. It sees little use other than the occasional hunter or oddball explorer.…
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Climbing up out of Birch Creek Canyon to join Dry Canyon Road at almost 9,000 feet, this road is a well-maintained gravel Forest Service road. It features a small number of level dispersed camping spots…
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The North Fork Big Creek Road climbs 2,700' up out of Big Creek Canyon onto a hilltop summit at 8,800'. It is a little-used, unmaintained gravel road that gets steep at times, and low range…
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This is a lightly traveled trail designated for ATVs (50" or less in width) and dirt bikes. The route travels through high desert terrain that alternates between open, lightly vegetated areas and dense stands of…
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Kingston Canyon Road is a 10-mile gravel Forest Service road that climbs up into the Toiyabe Mountains from Kingston, Nevada. It accesses numerous campgrounds, Grove Lake, and is the northernmost access point for the Toiyabe…
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From its junction with Kingston Canyon Road at 8,740' at Kinston Summit, Big Creek drops steeply into Big Creek Canyon and follows its namesake to the North down out of the Toiyabe mountains. Portions of…
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This designated ATV (vehicles less than or equal to 50" in width) is part of the Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historical Park. The trail twists and turns through a dense stand of juniper and pine…
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A quick and simple road that can be done in any vehicle type, car, bike, horse, feet, or dog. You name it, you could ride it on here. If your tired of driving the freeway…
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The Success Loop is one of the most scenic drives in all of Nevada. The route runs along the Schell Creek Range of mountains and has incredible views. It is a scenic drive that starts…
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Are you bored while driving on the freeway and wish there was a quick dirt road to get your mind off the drive? This road is perfect for you! Take a detour in the woods,…
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Adobe Heights Bypass is an easy trail that connects Mountain City Highway to North 5th Street in Elko, NV. This trail starts as a maintained gravel road and turns into an unmaintained dirt trail. The…
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North 5th Street is a maintained gravel road that is a little bumpy and washboard in areas. This trail travels North from Elko, Nevada, and ends at a small ski area with a small chairlift…
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This fun side trail is just over 3 miles long, starting and ending on North 5th Street. The more southern section of this trail is fairly pretty with some small rocky and rutted areas. As…
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North Last Chance Road is a well-maintained gravel road. You will pass alongside residential areas, accompanied by ranch lands. Some places can be a little washboard and dusty. There is a good possibility you will…
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Traveling westward over Patterson Pass in Nevada from Highway 93 to State Road 318 is a journey through a rugged and remote landscape, where the vastness of the high desert unfolds in every direction. The…
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A nice graded main route into the area. This trail ends at the warm springs recreation area inside the Kirch Wildlife Management Area. It passes a nice established campground with large sites complete with shade…
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Mild sandy and gravel mostly two-track road out to a scenic point. It runs along the wilderness boundary fence. It ends at an overlook with views of the mountains and the reservoir. Burro and cattle…
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An easy two-lane washboard road to cross the reservoir. There is a nice established campground on the west side and access to highway 318 to the east. There are some clear dispersed camping trails outside…
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This road is a dead end to a wildlife area boundary. It's a single-lane wash with deep ruts that turns to seldom-traveled two-track along the boundary fence. This trail could be flowing down during the…
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