Dirt Bike Trails
Near Carter Springs, Nevada

This trail along the East Fork of the Carson River with spectacular views of the River's canyon, the walls peaks of the High Sierra's to the west will not disappoint any mid-level experienced rider. Use caution and be courteous, this may be a high traffic area. The majority of this trail is only wid...
Learn more about Carson River East Fork Hot Springs Trail

This trail offers a rugged adventure, tracing a dry riverbed through a rocky canyon. It's a demanding route, testing both driver skill and vehicle durability. The scenery may not be particularly picturesque, but the trail will thoroughly challenge every bolt, screw, and fastener on your 4x4. To tack...
Learn more about Secret Canyon

Named by the BLM, P-10 is a North/South trail passing along the East side of the Carson Valley. On the North it intersects Sunrise Pass (BLM R-09), and in the South intersecting with Pine Nut Road II (BLM P-11). P-10 is an easy trail, consisting of dirt, sand, and some rocky sections. There is a min...
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The trail begins on a dirt road just off Highway 395 and quickly descends into a lush valley. In this valley, the path follows a creek, winding in and out of dense vegetation. At times, the vehicle feels like it's traveling through a tunnel formed by the overhanging trees and greenery. While the tra...
Learn more about Poison Creek

Traveling East from the Carson Valley, P-16 Trail will take you into the heart of the Pine Nut Mountains. It is a one-lane winding mountain trail that gains altitude as you go East. The trail is lined with Juniper trees and Pinion Pines, with some open areas, and offers grand views of the Sierra Fro...
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Traveling East from the Carson Valley, Lone Pine Canyon Road (BLM P-12) will take you into the Southern portion of the Pine Nut Mountains. It is a one-lane winding mountain trail with some moderate challenges. It gains altitude as you go East into the Pine Nuts. The trail once was lined with Junipe...
Learn more about Lone Pine Canyon Road - BLM P-12

Big Spring Spur Road is a scenic dirt route in the Toiyabe National Forest, accessed from Highway 89, about 7.5 miles west of the Highway 395/89 Junction. This rugged path takes you through open meadows, rolling ridgelines, and offers striking views of the surrounding mountain ranges. The road surfa...
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This 2.5-mile out-and-back trail begins from Leviathan Road and offers a quick but rugged climb. The route gains over 450 feet in under a mile before dropping about 130 feet to its end high above Poison Creek, where wide views open across the valley below. The track is one vehicle wide, made of dirt...
Learn more about Water Tank Spur - FS 31347

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 with Juniper trees. There are several small arroyos to cross along the way. The arroyos are usually dry, but ca...
Learn more about 1947 Bunker Trail

This narrow 3-mile route starts near the end of Leviathan Road by the mine and climbs more than 700 feet. The trail is tight and overgrown in spots, with low-hanging branches and brush crowding the edges. It is made of hard-packed dirt and is barely wide enough for a single vehicle. From the start, ...
Learn more about High Peak Road - FS 31050

Accessed from Big Spring Road West, this lesser-known offshoot delivers a peaceful backcountry ride through sagebrush meadows and an Aspen forest that truly comes alive in the fall. The trail is one vehicle wide and winds gently through vibrant vegetation, gradually climbing over 300 feet from south...
Learn more about Leviathan Bypass - FS 31353

This trail leads you to panoramic views of the Carson Valley and the Sierra Front. I prefer to start at the Johnson Lane Staging Area and travel North, but either direction is okay. The trail has a few challenges. You will encounter soft sand and loose rocks on some of the steep climbs, so have appr...
Learn more about Hot Springs Mountains Senic Trail

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. Rising to 7,000 feet at Sunrise Pass, the road takes you to the heart of the Pine Nut Mountains...
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The Pine Nut Mountains Vista Trail is a scenic double-track route in the Johnson Lane OHV Area, perfect for offroaders seeking panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Minden, and the surrounding Carson Valley. Starting near the end of Johnson Lane, just ten miles from Minden, this 2.56-mile ...
Learn more about Pine Nut Mountains Vista Trail

This 4-mile out-and-back trail climbs just over 100 feet and drops more than 300 feet in under 2 miles as it winds through dense forest and open meadows. The track is a single vehicle wide, often very tight, with overgrown trees and brush. Expect Sierra pinstripes in multiple sections. The trail beg...
Learn more about Leviathan Creek

The trail is typically one vehicle wide with a few places to pass on this double-track dirt and clay trail. The clay in this area is treacherous when wet. This first 1.7-mile portion of the trail gently descends from an elevation of 5,815 feet to 5,700 feet. The trail then ascends to the trail's hig...
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Virgil Connell Loop Road, also known as Forest Service Road 32087, begins at the top of the grade off Highway 89, offering sweeping views of the Lake Topaz basin and surrounding mountain ranges. From the start, the trail parallels the highway before dropping into a wide-open valley flanked by rugged...
Learn more about Virgil Connell Loop Road - FS 32087

Traveling 26 miles through the heart of the Pine Nut Mountains, this one-lane mountain trail has it all. It features a 4000-foot elevation change, high-altitude views, Pinion Pine and Juniper forests, open valleys, water crossings, rocks, sand, dirt, off-camber sections, a rock garden, and trenche...
Learn more about Pine Nut Valley Road - BLM P-14

This short connector trail offers a scenic and efficient route between Highway 89 and Leviathan Bypass or Big Springs Road East, making it a useful shortcut for those navigating the area. Access is possible from either Highway 89 or the Leviathan Bypass trail. The track is one vehicle wide and weave...
Learn more about Shepherd Road - FS 31354

Winding through a serene, high-elevation alpine forest managed by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Unnamed Spur 1 branches directly off Jobs Peak Trail Road - FS 31051 as a versatile side route. While it lacks official junction signage at the start, the well-established dirt entrance is easy to spo...
Learn more about Unnamed Spur off Jobs Peak Trail Road - FS 31051

This trail along the East Fork of the Carson River with spectacular views of the River's canyon, the walls peaks of the High Sierra's to the west will not disappoint any mid-level experienced rider. Use caution and be courteous, this may be a high traffic area. The majority of this trail is only wid...
Learn more about Carson River East Fork Hot Springs Trail

This trail offers a rugged adventure, tracing a dry riverbed through a rocky canyon. It's a demanding route, testing both driver skill and vehicle durability. The scenery may not be particularly picturesque, but the trail will thoroughly challenge every bolt, screw, and fastener on your 4x4. To tack...
Learn more about Secret Canyon

Named by the BLM, P-10 is a North/South trail passing along the East side of the Carson Valley. On the North it intersects Sunrise Pass (BLM R-09), and in the South intersecting with Pine Nut Road II (BLM P-11). P-10 is an easy trail, consisting of dirt, sand, and some rocky sections. There is a min...
Learn more about P-10 Trail

The trail begins on a dirt road just off Highway 395 and quickly descends into a lush valley. In this valley, the path follows a creek, winding in and out of dense vegetation. At times, the vehicle feels like it's traveling through a tunnel formed by the overhanging trees and greenery. While the tra...
Learn more about Poison Creek

This trail offers a rugged adventure, tracing a dry riverbed through a rocky canyon. It's a demanding route, testing both driver skill and vehicle durability. The scenery may not be particularly picturesque, but the trail will thoroughly challenge every bolt, screw, and fastener on your 4x4. To tack...
Learn more about Secret Canyon

Named by the BLM, P-10 is a North/South trail passing along the East side of the Carson Valley. On the North it intersects Sunrise Pass (BLM R-09), and in the South intersecting with Pine Nut Road II (BLM P-11). P-10 is an easy trail, consisting of dirt, sand, and some rocky sections. There is a min...
Learn more about P-10 Trail

The trail begins on a dirt road just off Highway 395 and quickly descends into a lush valley. In this valley, the path follows a creek, winding in and out of dense vegetation. At times, the vehicle feels like it's traveling through a tunnel formed by the overhanging trees and greenery. While the tra...
Learn more about Poison Creek

Traveling East from the Carson Valley, P-16 Trail will take you into the heart of the Pine Nut Mountains. It is a one-lane winding mountain trail that gains altitude as you go East. The trail is lined with Juniper trees and Pinion Pines, with some open areas, and offers grand views of the Sierra Fro...
Learn more about Pine Nuts P-16 Trail