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	Bull Ranch Creek
	Last Updated: 2/5/2010

Alt Names

Mogul, Dog Valley, Northgate, Verdi, Sticky Peak, Verdi Peak, North Flat, Mogul Mountain, Back Side Peavine Mountain, Toiyabe National Forest, Mitchell Canyon

Last Known Status

Open

If you are coming to Reno to ride, this place is not to be overlooked. Moonrocks is more popular, but this place is more fun with more interesting scenery and views of the nearby Truckee River. What makes it fun is the wide variety of terrain, with trails that wind through sand and desert sage, teeter along the mountain ridges, and tunnel deep into the woods. Many of the woods trails are single track (and we mean 18 inches wide), and the rest are perfect for ATVs. Note that some of the wooded areas don't thaw until late May or even June. This is listed as a Nevada riding area because it is so near to Reno, however large portions of the area are in California, including the recommended staging area, so be sure to get a California OHMVR sticker.

LOCATION

Nearest City

Reno, NV

GPS Coordinates

N 39º 31.491' W 120º 00.800'

Street Map

Trail Map

From: Reno, NV

1) I-80 west to Verdi
2) Take exit 5 (last exit before Boomtown)
3) Continue straight about 2.5 miles from the bottom of the exit into Verdi.
4) Turn right (north) on Bridge St., continue about .5 miles.
5) Turn/veer right onto Dog Valley Rd. which turns into Hennesse Pass Rd., continue about 1 mile.
6) Continue straight to stay on Hennesse Pass Rd (you will pass Sunrise Creek Rd. on the left).
7) Follow the road about 2 miles. Staging area will be a large dirt parking area.

AREA TYPE
Area Type	Trail, also has play area near staging area

Land Type

BLM, National Forest

QUALITY
Pros	wide variety of terrain, fair amount of single track, not crowded, good scenery, easy access to staging area
Cons	often dry and dusty, easy to get disoriented, few trail markings or directional signs
Rating	Very Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day Recommended June-November

REGULATIONS
Permit Required	Certain Areas	CA OHMVR stickers required (staging area and large portion of trails are in California)
Dates Open	year-round
Spark Arrestor	Yes	(staging area and large portion of trails are in California)
Noise Limit	Yes (96 dB)	CA OHMVR noise limits apply (1985/older limit 101 dB, 1986/newer limit 96 dB) (staging area and large portion of trails are in California)
Night Riding	Yes	Not Recommended
Flags	Not Required
Two Strokes	Certain Times	CA OHMVR restrictions apply
Cross Country	Prohibited
ATVs	No Restriction	CA OHMVR stickers required some trails too narrow for ATVs
UTVs	No Restriction	CA OHMVR stickers required
4x4s (registered)	Some Areas
Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies	Some Areas	CA OHMVR stickers required
Bicycles	No Restriction
Hiking	No Restriction
Horseback	No Restriction
Camping	Some Areas	some primitive camping available
Campfires	Some Areas
Alcohol	Some Areas
Fireworks	Prohibited
Firearms	Some Areas
Law Enforcement	Some	Jeep/SUV Patrol ATV/Saddle Mounted Patrol
Comment	Sometimes officers on trail bikes will check for California OHV stickers on the trails of the national forest area. They usually hang out near the entrance to the forested areas on the first few main trails.

FEES
Parking Fee	No ($0.00)
Entry Fee	No ($0.00)
Riding Fee	No ($0.00)
Camping Fee	No ($0.00)

KEY SERVICES
First Aid	NSL
Gasoline	NSL
Diesel	NSL
Water	NSL
RV Hookup	NSL
RV Disposal	NSL
Campground	Nearest City
Conv Store	NSL
Swim Area	Reno, NV
Water Body	1-5 Miles (SW)	Truckee River
Boat Ramp	5-20 Miles (W)	Boca/Stamped Reservoir

CONTACTS
Contact Info	Humboldt-toiyabe National Forest (775) 331-6444 www.fs.fed.us

Contact Info

Tahoe National Forest - Truckee Ranger District
9646 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161-2949
(530) 587-3558
www.fs.fed.us

GPS POINTS
N 39º 32.988' W 120º 02.362' Staging Area N 39º 34.661' W 119º 58.333' Woods Single Track N 39º 33.720' W 119º 58.586' Continue On Main Road To Woods Single Track N 39º 35.141' W 119º 58.654' Various Fun Trails N 39º 35.094' W 119º 56.874' Tight Woods Single Track (Muddy)

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