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Washoe Valley Jumbo Grade

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Trail Map

Other Names

Jumbo Creek Watershed, Washoe Lake, Jumbo Grade Trailhead, Snowstorm Canyon, New Ophir Rd, Ophir Toll Road, American Flat Road, Eastlake Boulevard, Boss Jumbo Mine, Pandora Mine, Empire Mine, Wakefield Peak, Snow Storm Canyon

Last Known Status

Open

Recently upgraded with a gravel parking area, restrooms and kiosks, this area offers a variety of multiple use roads, trails and play areas suitable for ATVs, dirt bikes, 4x4s, and more. There is a soft and sandy but narrow motocross play track directly north of the staging area, as well as some more practice tracks across the creek to the west that are usually pretty hard, dry and rutted.

There is also a gravel pit to the south which is off limits, but is popular nonetheless. The main trail up the canyon has mixed rocky and sandy sections with a couple of water crossings. The trail also passes various old mines and mining camps to eventually head over the hills to Virginia City. Access is free and restrooms and parking are the only services.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	NVOHV sticker required
Dates Open	Year-Round
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	Yes	Nevada 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 Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes (96 dB)
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width	No Restriction
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Permitted
UTV & SXS	Permitted
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Permitted
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Permitted
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction
Camping	No Restriction	(camp anywhere) prohibited within .25 miles of trailhead
Campfires	No Restriction	prohibited within .25 miles of trailhead
Night Riding	Unknown
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	keep on the trail
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	Few/Periodic

TERRAIN

Approx Size	8,600 acres (13 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	20
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	5500 to 6500 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Unknown
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	Some
Mud	Little
Dust	Some
Rocks	Some
Trees	Few
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	Few
Small Jumps	Few
Large Jumps	Few
Berms	Few
Sand/Gravel Pits	Few	gravel pit south of main staging area
Single Track	Few
Roads	Mostly
Intersections	Some
Rider Traffic	Few
Shade	Few
Ranges/Gunfire	Some
Hazards	Few	(hazards not marked)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails, MX Track

Land

BLM

MX TRACK

Features	Public
Max Engine Size	No Maximum
Min Engine Size	No Minimum
Comment	Small sandy make-shift MX track

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	1-5 Miles (NW)	7-11 (775) 849-0711
Diesel	1-5 Miles (NW)	7-11 (775) 849-0711
Water	1-5 Miles (NW)	7-11 (775) 849-0711
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (S)	Pinion Plaza RV Park (877) 519-5567
RV Disposal	1-5 Miles (S)	Washoe Lake State Recreation Area
Campground	1-5 Miles (S)	Washoe Lake State Recreation Area
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (NW)	7-11 (775) 849-0711

FEES & PASSES

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

RATINGS

Pros	free, open daily, large open play area
Cons	very little shade
Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day Summer/Fall
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Washoe Valley, NV

Address

Jumbo Way, Washoe Valley, NV 89704

Trail Map

From: Reno, NV
1) Take 395 S about 15 miles
2) Turn left on Eastlake Blvd., continue about 4 miles
3) Turn left (east) on Jumbo Grade Way, continue about 1 mile (veer left where pavement ends)
4) Veer right at the sign that reads "Jumbo Grade Trailhead"
5) Proceed up the hill to the large gravel lot. Stage here.