Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Owyhee, Nevada

This relatively easy route rewards travelers with absolutely incredible scenery. You'll find yourself maneuvering through cattle, staring up at steep canyon walls, and cresting small hills that reveal breathtaking views of snow capped mountains. If…
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Take a short trip out to the old Wickahoney Stage Stop, start in Bruneau heading south on Hot Springs Road, and pick up on the west leg of Hot Springs Road. Alternate option for a…
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This rocky dirt section of the larger Southern Owyhee Route passes through the Owyhee River Wilderness and Star Valley. It passes through Star Valley Ranch (which appears from the signage to be owned by 45…
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Crutcher's Crossing South starts at the river ford and climbs up the switchbacks on the South side of the canyon and then terminates at the Crutcher's Crossing Cherrystem at a BLM map kiosk. The climb…
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Jarbidge is an unincorporated community in Elko County, Nevada, United States. The route is located at the bottom of the Jarbidge River's canyon near the north end of the Jarbidge Mountains, and fully lies within…
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This bumpy little trail leads from the primary Echo trail system to the Robinson trail that drops down the cliffside providing access to the Bruneau river below. The site at the top is listed as…
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This trail is difficult to follow until one realizes that occasionally there are white markers indicating the direction of the trail. This is an excellent section for most of the southern area of it. Nice…
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This section of trail follows along the cliff side briefly from the Bruneau lookout point with informational kiosks and a pit toilet. Almost immediately is a spur for The overlook rec site for great camping…
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This is the smoother route than taking the Idaho Centennial Trail (ICT) to the Bruneau Lookout. It's mostly graded with some deeper ruts, but far fewer rocks than one will encounter on the ICT. It…
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This scenic section of trail is one of the prettiest traveled. It offers some incredible scenery--rolling hills with fields of dried fluffy grass that blows in the wind. There are some interesting rock formations too.…
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This section connects the Idaho Centennial Trail to Clover Three Trail. With all the trails out here that no longer exist, it's a surefire way to end up at the access to the Bruneau Viewpoint…
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This route goes from Anderson Crossing to the Oregon/Nevada border. From the OR/NV border, there is a lovely view. It is mostly gravel road but there are many rough sections, blind corners, and cattle on…
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This area has a lot of historic routes that seem not to exist anymore. After a great many private property access failures, this route from the tarmac was successful. This trail will lead through grassy…
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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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The route South out of Jordan Valley into the mountains jumps back and forth across the Idaho/Oregon state line numerous times. And each time it does, it changes names. From Pleasant Valley to Soldier Creek,…
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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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This section of Three Forks Road (BLM 6366-0-00) continues southeast from the Owyhee Canyon Overlook to the junction at Fenwick Ranch Road. At the junction, one can continue southwest to Three Forks or north to…
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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 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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This trail runs along a creek bed, so that you will get different water depths depending on the time of the year. The deepest you get is at the beaver damn at the end, which…
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The trail and loop start in the open desert winding through cool rocky landscapes. There are numerous stopping points along the way to enjoy snacks and beverages. The trail is typically hard-packed dirt, with some…
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This route features long, gradual grades with some deep ruts that have easy bypasses and excellent scenic views. The southwest section includes a few tight areas where pinstriping is possible, and loose shale can be…
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This 11.3-mile point-to-point trail takes you past Black Mountain up to the rolling meadows at the base of Slacks Mountain. This is a great summer trail to get away from the heat. This trail has…
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There is a lot to see on this trail; you rise to about 7,850 feet in elevation and have views all around. However, it's definitely not a winter or bad weather trail. You can reach…
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This section of BLM Road 6366-0-00 heads south from US Highway 95 to the Owyhee Canyon Overlook. The road is a reasonably well-graded gravel road with one seasonal creek crossing. While the road is easily…
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This 11-mile point-to-point trail gives access to several OHV areas/trailheads. Starts in the small town of Murphy and goes by the South Rabbit Creek OHV Area and the Black Mountain Trailhead. This road ends in…
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This 7.9-mile point-to-point trail traverses the Owyhee Mountain Range from Kane Springs Trailhead to Reynolds Creek Stage Road. There are many different trails that spur off of Kane Springs Road and are an excellent connector…
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This wide-open, easy dirt road connects to many of the side trails in the area. The Southern end of the trail brings you near and to the National Guard Training Area. Please respect all posted…
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Another connecting trail to many of the others in the area, this one leads right along the fence line and, at one point, along the edge of the railroad tracks. At times the trail becomes…
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This fun little romp in the hills begins just outside the adorable town of Glenn's ferry. Well worth exploring its quaint downtown and waterfronts. There are cute shops and many historic buildings. Once on the…
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