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Timberline Road

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Other Names

Thomas-whites Creek, Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest, Thomas Creek Trailhead, Thomas Meadows

Last Known StatusClosed

This set of forest roads is for day use only and is only bicycles, hikers and horseback riding is permitted. Entrance and parking is free, and there are plenty of parking areas with shade, as well as a paved trailhead. The roads are mostly tame, with a couple of small water crossings.

Nearby places that are still open to offroad use include Hunter Lake, Bull Ranch Creek, Washoe Valley Jumbo Grade and Keystone Canyon.

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REGULATIONS

Permit RequiredYesNVOHV sticker required
Dates OpenMay 1 - November 1
Other ATV Stickers AcceptedYesNevada registration is not required if the vehicle is already registered in another state and will be located in Nevada for no more than 15 days.
Spark ArrestorYesA spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise LimitYes (96 dB)
Whip FlagsNot Required
Maximum Vehicle WidthNo Restriction
Allow Dirt Bikes, Trail Bikes and Motorcycles Motorcycles & Dirt BikesProhibited
Allow All Terrain Vehicles / Quads / Four Wheelers ATVsProhibited
Allow Utility Terrain Vehicles, Side by Sides (SXS), RZR UTV & SXSProhibited
Allow 4x4 Jeeps, SUVs and 4 x 4 Trucks with License Plates SUVs & Jeeps (registered)Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail
4x4 (unregistered)
Prohibited
2 Stroke EnginesNo Restriction
Camping / Overnight RV Parking CampingProhibited
Campfire Restrictions CampfiresProhibited
Night RidingNo
Trail BlazingProhibitedkeep on designated trails
AlcoholNo Restriction
Rule EnforcementFew/Periodic
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TERRAIN

Approx Size12,800 acres (20 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail10
Climate TypeForest
Elevation6500 to 9700 ft.
Trail MaintenanceMarked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose DirtThis trail has little loose dirt.Little
Hard PackThe trail has mostly hard pack terrain.Mostly
SandThis trail has no sandy areas.None
MudThe trail has little mud after it rains.Little
DustThe trail has little dust on typical days.Little
RocksThis trail has some rocks.Some
TreesThe trail has many trees.Many
Steep HillsThis trail has no steep hills.None
Water CrossingsThe trail has few water crossings.Few
Small JumpsThis trail has no small jumps.None
Large JumpsThis trail has no large jumps.None
BermsThe trail has no berms.None
Sand/Gravel PitsThis national forest has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single TrackThis national forest has no single track trails.None
RoadsThis national forest has almost all roads.All
IntersectionsThis trail has few intersections.Few
Rider TrafficThe national forest has few rider traffic on typical days.Few
ShadeThis national forest has many shaded areas.Many
Ranges/GunfireThis national forest has no shooting ranges or gunfire.None
HazardsThis trail has few hazards.Few(hazards not marked)
Easy Terrain NoviceThis trail has mostly beginner terrain.Mostly
Moderate Terrain AmateurThis trail has some intermediate level terrain.Some
Difficult Terrain ExpertThis trail has no expert terrain.None

TYPE OF AREA

AreaMotorized Trails
LandNational Forest

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline Gasoline5-20 Miles (E)Shell (775) 852-3329
Diesel Diesel5-20 Miles (E)Shell (775) 852-3329
Potable Water Water5-20 Miles (E)Galena Shopping Center
RV Hookups RV Hookup5-20 Miles (N)Silver Sage RV Park (775) 829-1919
RV Dump Station RV Disposal5-20 Miles (NE)Keystone RV Park (775) 324-5000
Primitive Camping Campground5-20 Miles (S)Davis Creek Campground (775) 849-0684
Convenience Store Conv Store5-20 Miles (E)Raleys Shopping Center (775) 850-8900

FEES & PASSES

Parking(None)
Entry(None)
Riding(None)
Camping(None)

RATINGS

Prosfree, plenty of parking areas and shade, good place to take a beginner
Consday use only, mostly easy forest service roads, nothing too challenging
Our RatingRatingFair
Recommended StayHalf Day
Summer/Fall
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest CityReno, NV
AddressN Timberline Drive, Reno, NV 89511
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Trail MapGo To Trail Map
From: Reno, NV
1) Take 395 to Hwy 431 west (Mt. Rose Hwy)
2) Continue west about 5 miles on Mt. Rose Hwy
3) Turn right on N. Timberline Drive, continue about 1 mile (just keep going straight past all of the houses)
4) Veer right at kiosk sign after you cross the bridge, continue .1 miles.
5) Paved staging area is on the left.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact InfoHumboldt - Toiyabe National Forest - Carson Ranger District
1536 South Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 882-2766
mailroom_r4_humboldt_toiyabe@fs.fed.us
www.fs.usda.gov

RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS

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Scenic view at Timberline Road Trail

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RV Trailer Staging Area and Camping at Timberline Road Trail

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Amenities example at Timberline Road Trail

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RV Trailer Staging Area and Camping at Timberline Road Trail

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Scenery from Timberline Road Trail

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A trail at Timberline Road Trail

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