| Alt Names |
Buckeye Rd, Minden, E. Valley Rd, Buckeye Creek, Dangberg Dam, Williams Canyon Well, Uhadi Well, Pine Nut Valley, Sunrise Pass Rd |
| DESCRIPTION |
This area offers about 15 miles of fire roads, a few side trails, and a very long sand wash. You won't find many challenges here (unless it snows!) but if you stay on the main power-line road it will take you to the old sheep ranch which has a shady spot by the creek and makes a nice resting point. The alternative is to follow the sand wash which eventually leads up into the mountains. Either way you'll have to navigate around a fair amount of private property and some confusing fenced areas, which are scattered throughout the area. Bottom line - a nice change of scenery, but there are some much better places to ride in the area. Please do not leave trash and leave the area cleaner than found it. Trail Map... Directions... Nearby Trails...
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Minden, NV |
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From: Carson City, NV
1) Take I-395 south toward Minden (approx. 15 miles)
2) Turn left (east) on Buckeye Road and continue approx. 3 1/2 miles
3) Turn left on E. Valley Road and continue approx. 1 mile
4) Turn right on the powerline lined dirt road* (largest double-pole power lines)
5) Stage anywhere along this road - (continue along this same road to the trails).
*Note: The powerline road is currently where the smooth paved road changes to a more roughly paved road, however there is a lot of new development going on in this area, so things may be somewhat different than described. |
| QUALITY |
| Pros |
secluded, free, decent scenery |
| Cons |
mostly roads, dry river wshes, too much private land, dispersed |
| Rating |
 Fair
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| Recommended Stay |
Half Day
late spring |
| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
24 |
| Miles Of Trail |
20 |
| Climate Type |
Desert |
| Elevation |
5000 to 7000 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained |
| Loose Dirt |
 Little |
| Hard Pack |
 Some |
| Sand |
 Mostly |
| Mud |
Little |
| Dust |
Some |
| Rocks |
Little |
| Trees |
Some |
| Steep Hills |
 Few |
| Water Crossings |
 None |
| Small Jumps |
None |
| Large Jumps |
None |
| Berms |
None |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |
None |
| Single Track |
Few |
| Roads |
Mostly |
| Intersections |
Few |
| Rider Traffic |
Few |
| Shade |
Few |
| Ranges/Gunfire |
Few |
| Hazards |
Few |
 Novice |
Mostly |
 Amateur |
Little |
 Expert |
None |
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
Yes |
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
Yes (96 dB) |
| Night Riding |
Yes |
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
No Restriction |
| Cross Country |
Prohibited |
| 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 |
| Insurance |
| Comment |
most roads and trails have private property signs on one or both sides |
| FEES |
| Parking |
No ($0.00)
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| Entry |
No ($0.00)
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| Riding |
No ($0.00)
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| Camping |
No ($0.00)
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| KEY SERVICES |
 First Aid |
1-5 Miles (W) |
 Gasoline |
1-5 Miles (W) |
| Diesel |
1-5 Miles (W) |
 Water |
1-5 Miles (W) |
 RV Hookup |
5-20 Miles (W) |
 RV Disposal |
5-20 Miles (W) |
 Campground |
5-20 Miles (W) |
 Conv Store |
1-5 Miles (S) |
 Swim Area |
5-20 Miles (W) |
 Water Body |
1-5 Miles (W) |
 Boat Ramp |
5-20 Miles (W) |
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
BLM - Carson City District Office
5665 Morgan Mill Road
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 885-6000
www.blm.gov
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| Contact Info |
Nevada OHV Sticker Info
nvohv.com
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| There are a few challenging spots, but this is not typical. |
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| Um... that's an interesting style. There are just a couple of muddy sections like this in the spring. |
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| Snow patches like this can sometimes last until about May or June. |
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| Stage anywhere along this power-line road. |
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| The tree lined sand wash was a blast. Wish we had brought the two-strokes. |
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| This ride showcases the beauty of Nevada's high desert terrain. |
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| Woops, maybe a little too early in the spring. We made a valient effort though. |
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| The sand washes are deep and exhausting, but the main hard-pack trail and the wash run mostly parallel, so you can choose. |
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