Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Wells, Nevada

This out-and-back trail begins by traversing private ranch land, a reminder to be respectful and stay strictly on the designated path, before climbing steadily into the foothills. As you gain elevation, the trail trades the rolling, open sagebrush hills for the juniper-dotted landscapes of the lower...
Learn more about Weeks Access FS 57103

Rattlesnake Canyon is a scenic route that serves as a fantastic gateway from Highway 93 to a network of beautiful foothill trails, including Agee, Spring, and the Agee Spring Spur. Starting at the highway, the trail cuts across the foothills and gently winds up into the higher terrain. The trail beg...
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Agee Spring Spur C is a highly useful access route that connects the Agee Spring Trail and Rattlesnake Canyon. If you are exploring the foothill network and want to avoid tedious backtracking, this is your ideal cut-across point. This spur is especially important because the northern exit of the mai...
Learn more about Agee Spring Spur C - FS 17889C

Horse Loop is a quick, scenic bypass route that hugs the upper ridgeline of the trail network. Despite its short length, it packs in spectacular, sweeping views of the surrounding valleys. The landscape here is characterized by high-desert sagebrush and tall grasses, which makes the sudden appearanc...
Learn more about Horse Loop - FS 17911A

Agee Spring is a scenic trail that explores the region's grassy western foothills. The route traces a lower valley fence line before turning upward and climbing back into the rolling hills. Though the trail connects with its namesake spring, do not be surprised if the spring is dry during your visit...
Learn more about Agee Spring - FS 17889

This is an adventurous route with an interesting layout. The official Forest Service entry points have become heavily overgrown and are actively being reclaimed by nature due to infrequent travel. Instead, the established and traveled route begins at a T-junction bordering private property and cuts ...
Learn more about Agee Spring Spur B - FS 17889B

If you are looking for one of the easiest and most direct access points into the foothills of the majestic East Humboldt Range, the Lone Pine Ranch route is your answer. This straight-shot climb serves as a scenic, high-speed gateway to the area's deeper trail networks. As you ascend the foothills, ...
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This is a highly scenic out-and-back trail that seamlessly connects with the broader network of foothill routes in the area. The trail playfully twists and turns along the base of the mountains, gradually climbing higher into the foothills. As you gain elevation, the landscape rewards you with intri...
Learn more about Jerry Crab Spur A - FS 57504A

Crab is a scenic access route that twists and winds its way up from the lower elevations into the rolling foothills. Serving primarily as a gateway to Jerry Crab Spring and the wider network of crisscrossing trails above, this drive transitions beautifully into a landscape marked by a historic burne...
Learn more about Crab - FS 17540

Legend has it, at least for the sake of this trail description, that Outhouse Draw was once marked by a solitary outhouse at its entrance. Today, however, no such structure exists, so if you are looking for relief before hitting the dirt, you will have to find a more natural solution! This out-and-b...
Learn more about Outhouse Draw - FS 57505

This is a highly engaging cut-over trail that twists and turns its way across the southern side of the East Humboldt Range. As you climb, the route offers a striking ecological contrast, taking you directly through the skeletal remains of an old, burned-out juniper forest before transitioning into a...
Learn more about Polar Star - FS 57507

Arizona Spring is a highly functional, scenic cut-across route linking the Maine Trail and Arizona Spring 3 Trail. Its namesake, Arizona Spring, is situated directly between these routes and is a low-flow water source likely tapped to support local cattle and wildlife. Starting in the southern secti...
Learn more about Arizona Spring - FS 17575/577

This trail is a highly scenic access route that climbs from North Ruby City Road directly into the East Humboldt Range. The trail offers a beautiful environmental transition, starting low in sweeping, open meadows of classic Nevada sagebrush before weaving its way up into a dense, fragrant juniper f...
Learn more about Ruby City Creek - FS 57853

This trail drops down from the main road into a scenic valley, weaving through a dense forest of juniper and pinyon pine. This loop is a dream for drivers who enjoy navigating ruts and washed-out trail sections. While it makes for slow going in a 4x4, the terrain is incredibly fun and much faster fo...
Learn more about Warm Springs Southwest Loop - FS 17546

This is an excellent, scenic cut-through that offers a relaxing detour from the pavement. Serving as a convenient dirt connector to Highway 229, the route provides sweeping, expansive views of the towering East Humboldt Range and the rugged peaks of the Ruby Mountain Wilderness. The trail offers a g...
Learn more about North Ruby Road

Heading north to south, this quick cut-over trail kicks off with a loose, steep hill climb right next to a muddy creek crossing. This water source makes it highly likely you will encounter cattle drinking and grazing right at the start of the route. Once past the initial climb, the trail follows a c...
Learn more about Lutts 3 - FS 17641

This scenic trail begins near Lutts Creek, creating access to excellent, shaded creekside dispersed campsites. After passing through an initial cattle gate, the trail cuts beautifully across the foothills. You'll wind your way through classic Nevada sagebrush meadows that explode with vibrant wildfl...
Learn more about Baxter Creek - FS 57148

Access & Right-of-Way: This is the only public access into this specific network; respect the surrounding private property boundaries on adjacent Bureau of Land Management routes. The trail is narrow, so be prepared to yield and reverse for oncoming vehicles. This scenic access route serves as a gat...
Learn more about Lutts Creek - FS 57149

This scenic out-and-back trail climbs steadily into the rugged foothills. The route begins by passing through a section of private property; drivers must stay strictly on the designated trail. As you navigate the rolling terrain, the trail climbs above the creek, offering outstanding panoramic views...
Learn more about Thompson Creek - FS 57509

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 see other rigs on this trail, so keep your eyes up.
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This out-and-back trail begins by traversing private ranch land, a reminder to be respectful and stay strictly on the designated path, before climbing steadily into the foothills. As you gain elevation, the trail trades the rolling, open sagebrush hills for the juniper-dotted landscapes of the lower...
Learn more about Weeks Access FS 57103

Rattlesnake Canyon is a scenic route that serves as a fantastic gateway from Highway 93 to a network of beautiful foothill trails, including Agee, Spring, and the Agee Spring Spur. Starting at the highway, the trail cuts across the foothills and gently winds up into the higher terrain. The trail beg...
Learn more about Rattlesnake Canyon

Agee Spring Spur C is a highly useful access route that connects the Agee Spring Trail and Rattlesnake Canyon. If you are exploring the foothill network and want to avoid tedious backtracking, this is your ideal cut-across point. This spur is especially important because the northern exit of the mai...
Learn more about Agee Spring Spur C - FS 17889C

Horse Loop is a quick, scenic bypass route that hugs the upper ridgeline of the trail network. Despite its short length, it packs in spectacular, sweeping views of the surrounding valleys. The landscape here is characterized by high-desert sagebrush and tall grasses, which makes the sudden appearanc...
Learn more about Horse Loop - FS 17911A

This out-and-back trail begins by traversing private ranch land, a reminder to be respectful and stay strictly on the designated path, before climbing steadily into the foothills. As you gain elevation, the trail trades the rolling, open sagebrush hills for the juniper-dotted landscapes of the lower...
Learn more about Weeks Access FS 57103

Rattlesnake Canyon is a scenic route that serves as a fantastic gateway from Highway 93 to a network of beautiful foothill trails, including Agee, Spring, and the Agee Spring Spur. Starting at the highway, the trail cuts across the foothills and gently winds up into the higher terrain. The trail beg...
Learn more about Rattlesnake Canyon

Agee Spring Spur C is a highly useful access route that connects the Agee Spring Trail and Rattlesnake Canyon. If you are exploring the foothill network and want to avoid tedious backtracking, this is your ideal cut-across point. This spur is especially important because the northern exit of the mai...
Learn more about Agee Spring Spur C - FS 17889C

Horse Loop is a quick, scenic bypass route that hugs the upper ridgeline of the trail network. Despite its short length, it packs in spectacular, sweeping views of the surrounding valleys. The landscape here is characterized by high-desert sagebrush and tall grasses, which makes the sudden appearanc...
Learn more about Horse Loop - FS 17911A