Dirt Bike Trails
Near Gardnerville, Nevada

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...
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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. 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 ...
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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 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...
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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...
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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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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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This trail is commonly mapped as the Kingsbury Stinger Trail in apps, but according to the sign posted at the trail, it is not. It is Forest Service Trail 18E46, and we will refer to it as Lower Kingsbury Stinger Alternate. This trail allows you to out-and-back Kingsbury Stinger, but from a differen...
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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 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 AWD vehicles with higher clearance. Both ends of the trail offer paved sta...
Learn more about Logan House Loop 14n33

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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Kingsbury Stinger Trail is a fun all-arounder in the Tahoe Basin. It is one of the few legal trails for dirt bikes in the area. It can be ridden either direction and is strictly an out-and-back, as there is no way to loop it unless riding dual sport. Take note and be cautious, as this is frequently ...
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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 are a few small drop-offs on the South end of the trail that could be challenging if traveling North. The trail does not ...
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Jobs Peak Trail Road - FS 31051A is a tranquil 0.5-mile out-and-back spur route through alpine forest managed by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Accessed directly from the main forest road network, this short single-track dirt road serves as a primary access corridor for hikers to reach the Jobs P...
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Located in a peaceful, high-altitude forest, Horse Meadows Spur B - FS 31051B is a 1-mile spur route managed by Sequoia National Forest. Accessed via the top of Horse Meadows Road, this trail is primarily used by visitors seeking remote primitive camping and access to nearby high-country hiking trai...
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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 the east, where you will pass the first of a few great vista points. The trail continues up to a second vi...
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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 into Carson City County, the road is named Bruinswick Canyon Road. Turning on to a double-track side trail for the las...
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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 optional small jumps and even a sand and rock obstacle to cross. The track is short but a great learning spot r...
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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 up the hill. The trail traverses back and forth, getting steeper as you approach Golden Eagle Rock, a grea...
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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

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...
Learn more about Sunrise Pass Road

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 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 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

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 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

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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