Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Virginia City, 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 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…
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Enjoy this South Reno access road into the foothills, then follow it all the way to the Glyphs via the Lockwood Trail. The route is rocky throughout, so plan on slow going. Keep an eye…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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"…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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This graded dirt county road begins at the Johnson Lane OHV Park located east of Minden, NV. As the road gradually ascends, it traverses alluvial plains covered in sage and low canyons with juniper trees.…
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The trail starts at a cattle guard after you leave the staging area. The first few miles are soft sand with little to no obstruction. The area to the north side of the trail is…
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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…
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Tucked in the South-West corner of Reno, Blue Truck Fork is a great way to get out of the city and escape to some nearby nature. This trail offers some great sights of the surrounding…
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Located in the Johnson OHV park, this trail has views of Minden, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and Pine Nut Mountains. A man-made dirt pile is meant to block the trail at 4.82 miles. At this…
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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…
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This is an easy, high-speed trail for most of the distance but includes a few moderate hill climbs along the way. Hard-packed roads with some larger, avoidable rocks here and there. Expect heavy foot and…
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You'll get some great views of Lake Tahoe from this trail. It's a wide, single-lane gravel trail that's moderately to heavily used during the summer. The gates at both ends of the road are locked…
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This trail has beautiful scenery that includes tree-filtered views of Lake Tahoe, Aspen groves, grassy meadows, a couple of small year-round streams, and the classic Sierra Nevada Mountain Forest. It is recommended for 4WD or…
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Access Golden Fleece Mine Road from Headliner Trail at the top of Peavine, the main Peavine Access Road, Horizon Hills Staging Area, or Raleigh Heights Staging Area. No matter which route you take, this trail…
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Griffith Canyon is an approximately 2 mile out-and-back hike north of Reno that leads to several galleries of petroglyphs. While several trails in the area lead to petroglyphs, the Griffith Canyon trail is the easiest…
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Spectacular views of Reno abound from high above on this trail that traverses historic Peavine Mountain. In stark contrast to the urban hustle and bustle of Reno, Peavine showcases the desolate beauty of the harsh…
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This trail can be dusty. Head size sharp rocks on hard pack with occasional tree roots. Trail is roughly a 3 (any 4x4 should make it). Saw Jeeps, SxS, and ATVs on this day. There…
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