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
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
Jumbo Mine Ruins
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Shoshone ATV Trail
The Shoshone OHV Trail is an interesting area to visit. The trail system is very well organized. There are 3 difficulty levels. There is a short warm-up loop and even a kids loop for the… Learn more about Shoshone ATV Trail
Total Miles
44.9
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
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
Old Man Canyon / Seven Devils Hot Springs
This trail starts with some fast dynamic driving through the washes in the alluvial fan coming off the Stillwater Range. After 2 miles, you'll come to Fencemaker Road, which is well-maintained and graded. This is… Learn more about Old Man Canyon / Seven Devils Hot Springs
Total Miles
13.4
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / 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
Buena Vista Valley
This is a fast route that will get you from the trailhead to the Stillwater Range. Both ends of this route have some interesting mercury mines that still have structures and the furnaces used to… Learn more about Buena Vista Valley
Total Miles
16.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
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
Stillwater Range
Starts at the Steam Shovel. The road is well maintained but is not well traveled. Spent an hour clearing a large tree off the road. Tried this route in March and was turned around by… Learn more about Stillwater Range
Total Miles
19.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Danner Loop to Cow Creek
Completion of The Cow Lake and Danner Loop. The road is a wide, graded, gravel road. Some dispersed camping spots are tucked in along the hillsides on the little off-shoot trails. Along the way, you… Learn more about Danner Loop to Cow Creek
Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Dodge-Ford Mine
This is a quick spur off Coal Canyon Road to the Dodge-Ford iron mine. The road is a well-maintained gravel road that leads to an open pit mine. The pit is 200ft deep with water… Learn more about Dodge-Ford Mine
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp / Su
West Steam Shovel OHV Trail
The trail starts at the valley floor and rises 3,800 ft. to the pass. The road is not well maintained and has heavy erosion exposing large rocks that need to be removed by hand. At… Learn more about West Steam Shovel OHV Trail
Total Miles
23.4
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su
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
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
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
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
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
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