| Alt Names |
Pine Nut Mountains, Dayton, Carson City Foothills, Fort Churchill, Eureka Canyon, Santiago Canyon, Hedcett Canyon, Bismark Peak, Fort Churchill Road |
| DESCRIPTION |
This area near Dayton, NV offers some scenery that's a cut above the typical Nevada sand and sage.
The trails get a little bit rocky, but if you like stream and creek crossings, you'll want to hit this place during spring thaw when the creek washes out over the parts of the trail. Due to the elevation and the shade from the trees you may find some trails blocked by snow even in the late spring.
You can can stage or camp at the trailhead or there are some primitive camping spots along the trail on your way up the canyon, but a 4x4 is recommended to access anything past the base of the canyon.
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Carson City, NV |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 39º 14.214' W 119º 35.215' |
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From: Carson City, NV
1) 50 East to Dayton
2) Downtown Dayton (stop light)
3) Take right on Dayton Valley Rd
4) Go 1/10 mile
5) First right on Schaad Lane (south)
6) Go 2/10 mile, veer left (stay on Schaad Lane - don't take Ricci)
7) Straight through crossroads, veer left at all forks
8) Follow Schaad Lane 3.1 miles to Eldorado Dam
9) At base of Eldorado Canyon trail starts here: N39.11.990 W119.33.684 |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| QUALITY |
| Pros |
many stream crossings, good variety, secluded, excellent scenery |
| Cons |
a little rocky, no services |
| Rating |
 Very Good
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| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
mid spring |
| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
365 |
| Climate Type |
high desert & forest |
| Elevation |
4500 to 6200 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained |
| Loose Dirt |
 Some |
| Hard Pack |
Some |
| Sand |
Some |
| Mud |
Some |
| Dust |
Some |
| Rocks |
 Mostly |
| Trees |
Some |
| Steep Hills |
Some |
| Water Crossings |
Some |
| Small Jumps |
 Few |
| Large Jumps |
 None |
| Berms |
Few |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |
None |
| Single Track |
Few |
| Roads |
Some |
| Intersections |
Few |
| Rider Traffic |
Few |
| Shade |
Some |
| Ranges/Gunfire |
Few |
| Hazards |
Few |
| Novice Terrain |
 Little |
| Amateur Terrain |
Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
Some |
| Comment |
Canyon trail is moderate difficulty w/ many stream crossings & rocks |
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
No |
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
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| Night Riding |
Yes |
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
No Restriction |
| Cross Country |
Permitted |
| ATVs |
No Restriction |
| UTVs |
No Restriction |
| 4x4s (registered) |
No Restriction |
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
No Restriction |
| Bicycles |
No Restriction |
| Hiking |
No Restriction |
| Horseback |
No Restriction |
| Camping |
No Restriction |
| Campfires |
No Restriction |
| Alcohol |
No Restriction |
| Fireworks |
Prohibited |
| Firearms |
Some Areas |
| Law Enforcement |
None |
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Entry Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Riding Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Camping Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Comment |
BLM, but beware private land, near entrance & along Schaad Lane |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
NSL |
| Gasoline |
NSL |
| Diesel |
NSL |
| Water |
NSL |
| RV Hookup |
NSL |
| RV Disposal |
Nearest City |
| Campground |
On Site |
| Conv Store |
NSL |
| Swim Area |
Carson City, NV |
| Water Body |
1-5 Miles (NW) |
| Boat Ramp |
20-30 Miles (NE) |
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
BLM - Carson City District Office
5665 Morgan Mill Rd
Carson City, NV 89701
775-885-6000
www.blm.gov
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