First 25 miles or so are county-maintained gravel. Open grazing and farmland so watch out for livestock. After you leave the gravel, the road is uneven rutted dirt, lots of wash out areas due to… Learn more about Jumbo Mine Ruins
Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Alabama Mine Ruins
The first 21 miles are county-maintained gravel, the next 3.1 miles can be rough at times especially when wet, not recommended. 2WD high clearance most of the way, some fairly uneven areas but we did… Learn more about Alabama Mine Ruins
Total Miles
23.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Hinkey Summit Trail
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… Learn more about Hinkey Summit Trail
Total Miles
37.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Anderson Crossing
This route is a way to access one of the most remote areas in Oregon. It gets extreme heat as well as extreme cold and has water crossings which can be quite high until May.… Learn more about Anderson Crossing
Total Miles
33.8
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Dun Glen Trail
From Winnemucca head west on Rose Creek Road, and go south on Herschell for approximately 4.9 miles before asphalt runs to a maintained gravel road. Stay on this road for approximately 4.5 miles go west… Learn more about Dun Glen Trail
Total Miles
18.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Sonoma Creek Trail
From Winnemucca head south on Grass Valley Road for approximately 14 miles trail starts on the left, there is a waypoint at the turnaround point, after this point there are several very sketchy water crossings,… Learn more about Sonoma Creek Trail
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Sonoma Peak Access Trail
This is a dirt road. It is very rutted and uneven in spots. About midway through the trail the rise in elevation starts, and there are no real good places to turn around until you… Learn more about Sonoma Peak Access Trail
Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Pine forest range ridge
Loose gravel and rock dominate this trail. There are no particularly difficult obstacles, but there are steep climbs where lockers come in handy and just hitting them at speed would be dangerous. The views are… Learn more about Pine forest range ridge
Total Miles
19.3
Tech Rating
4
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Eastern Alvord Desert Plateau
This trail gives you unique views from a high vantage point looking west at the Alvord Desert and the Steen's Mountain Range. This trail is best driven as a long day trip or better broken… Learn more about Eastern Alvord Desert Plateau
Total Miles
78.9
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su
Spaulding Canyon Trail
This is a super easy trail, with tons of offroading to explore. When we did the trail the snow melt was in full swing tons of water flowing in creeks everywhere. There are tons of… Learn more about Spaulding Canyon Trail
Total Miles
29.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Kamma Mountains
This route takes you from the Black Rock Desert playa through the Kamma Mountain Range and the Rye Patch Reservoir. Along this route, you will find hot springs, rock-hounding spots, and old placer mines. The… Learn more about Kamma Mountains
Total Miles
68.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
7 Troughs Range
The town of Mazuma was established in 1907, and was the central hub of the mining district in the Seven Troughs Mountain Range. The town was later washed away in a 20-foot wall of water… Learn more about 7 Troughs Range
Total Miles
130.1
Tech Rating
4
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Otro Playa Vista
This rocky trail is a good one to link up with Playa Vista for a slightly different angle of the playa (dry lakebed) below. There are a few dispersed camping options, but be sure to… Learn more about Otro Playa Vista
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp
Playa Vista Access Trail
This trail leads from the pit toilet and dumpster at Frog creek camping entrance to the playa. The trail skirts along the edge of the dry lake. Then turns up into the hills, where it… Learn more about Playa Vista Access Trail
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
The Oregon Desert Trail
This rutted loose trail heads from the main road along the Alvord Dry Lake Playa into the hills. It features a few steep sections with loose rutted washouts. There are a few small rock shelves… Learn more about The Oregon Desert Trail
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi
High Rock Canyon
High Rock Canyon is a rugged, two-track trail following the canyon floor and crossing High Rock Creek multiple times. It is accessed from the east via NV-8 at NV-34. This trail connects on its eastern… Learn more about High Rock Canyon
Total Miles
61
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Fa
Mann Lake
This partial loop around the lake is packed with camping and recreation. Most of the year, the lake is dry, but that doesn't mean the views aren't impressive. The stunning Steens Mountains rise from the… Learn more about Mann Lake
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp
Lauserica Road
This long out-and-back trail passes through the Historic Roaring Springs ranch property. There is an old cabin on site, but please be respectful that it is private property with access through, so admire it from… Learn more about Lauserica Road
Total Miles
11.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Three Springs Offshoot
This bumpy little out-and-back ends at a nice camping spot nestled in a juniper grove. It has a hiking trailhead and plenty of cut juniper to collect along the way for your campfire. There are… Learn more about Three Springs Offshoot
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Kiger's Rocky Ridge
This bumpy out and back ends at a private property sign nailed to a downed tree in a stunning Aspen Grove. Along the trail, a ton of offshoots lead to epic cliffside views and the… Learn more about Kiger's Rocky Ridge
Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
The Back Way to Mann Lake
While the main entrance is the most common way to get to Mann Lake, this route offers a more interesting drive. There are some deeper transitions as it skirts along the bottom of the hills,… Learn more about The Back Way to Mann Lake
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Mann Lake North Gate
This bumpy out and back heads a short distance up into the hills. It starts in long grassy fields and then transitions into dense juniper forests. Once in the junipers, the trail narrows until it… Learn more about Mann Lake North Gate
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp
Upper Cold Spring
This is the more heavily traveled section of the trail. It leads to the crossroads of Grove Creek (more traveled) and Lower Cold Springs. "Less Traveled" the trail travels along a fence line and primarily… Learn more about Upper Cold Spring
Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Three Springs Road
This rocky, rutted trail heads off into the wilderness and passes across the ridgeline with outstanding views of the surrounding Steen Mountains. There is plenty of wildlife, including deer and wild horses, to spot along… Learn more about Three Springs Road
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Hot Spring Hill to Mount Lewis
This route takes you from just outside of Eureka Nevada at Hot Spring Hill to Mount Lewis. The route starts out taking you to Bartine Hot Springs, a funny little heart-shaped hot springs that in… Learn more about Hot Spring Hill to Mount Lewis
Total Miles
105.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Cow Tracks
This easy out and back provides access into the hills and passes through two very tight cattle gates. These are two-person operation gates, although the first one has a handy cheater bar to open it.… Learn more about Cow Tracks
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
South Relief Canyon
This canyon is comprised of old mining roads that have seen decades of erosion. You start down at Packard Flat. This area has flour-fine dirt that will cover everything in dust. Proceeding to the top… Learn more about South Relief Canyon
Total Miles
17.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Antelope Crossing
This bumpy out and backcrosses the long, dried grassy fields as it ascends into the hills. The entire time herds of Antelope were crossing the path ahead. Once at the top, it's clear to see… Learn more about Antelope Crossing
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
Lower Cold Spring
This is the less-traveled section of the Cold Springs Trail. It has some sweet old cabins and quite a few hiking trails that lead from it. Be aware it's an out-and-back. The trail rating of… Learn more about Lower Cold Spring
Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su
Three Springs Dead End
This challenging out-and-back ends at the fenced-off three springs corral. The trail is rocky and challenging, with large boulders, off-camber sections, and deep washouts. The greatest challenge is a very off-camber and deep rock with… Learn more about Three Springs Dead End
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
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