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Chief Mountain OHV Area
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | White Pine County, Red Rhyolite Trail, Grey Dome Trail, Caliente, Silver State OHV Trail, Newman Canyon, Nelson Spring, Chief Mountain West, Chief Mountain South, Burnt Springs Range, Oak Springs Summit |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This area offers a large staging area, clean restrooms, picnic tables, fire rings, and an informative trailhead kiosk, and two main trail loops.
Loop R (left), is better for novices, and is wide and scenic, with a few deep sand washes, and rock formations. Loop G (right) is a very fun and challenging loop that starts out rocky, with a few sand washes, and eventually breaks into some great single-track.
Be sure to thank the Dunes And Trails ATV Club for these awesome trails.
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 | a few of the trails are too narrow for quads |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | Not Recommended |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | vehicles must stay on trail |
| Alcohol | No Restriction | |
| Rule Enforcement | Few/Periodic |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 104,960 acres (164 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 50 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 6000 to 6800 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand | Some | |
| Mud |  None | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms |  Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads |  Mostly | |
| Intersections | Some | |
| Rider Traffic | None | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Ranges/Gunfire | None | |
| Hazards | Some | (hazards not marked) deep ravines/washes |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Little | |
| Comment | G-loop is the best - starts off rocky, but gets better. | |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (E) | Jerry's Sinclair (775) 726-3189 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (E) | Jerry's Sinclair (775) 726-3189 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (E) | Young's RV Park (775) 726-3418 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (E) | Young's RV Park (775) 726-3418 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (E) | Young's RV Park (775) 726-3418 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (E) | Jerry's Sinclair (775) 726-3189 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Pros | good scenery, free, nice/clean facilities at staging area, good map at kiosk, some sections of great single track |
| Cons | some very tiresome rocky sections, trails a little hard to follow (loops are not clear enough) |
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day spring/early summer |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Caliente, NV | ||
| From: Caliente, NV
For the Chief Mountain South Staging Area: 1) Take Hwy 93 approx. 9 miles west of Caliente 2) Turn right (north) on the dirt road at mile post 85 3) Follow dirt road to staging area, approx. 1/3 mile. For the Chief Mountain West Staging Area: 4) Continue west past the entrance for Chief Mountain South Staging Area about 8 miles 5) Turn right (north) onto Poleline Road, continue 3.2 miles 6) Look for Silver State Trail sign and turn right (east), continue .5 miles toward staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Caliente Field Station US Hwy 93 P.O. Box 237 Caliente, NV 89008 (775) 726-8100 eyfoweb@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
| Contact Info | Dunes And Trails ATV Club dunesandtrailsatv@gmail.com www.dunesandtrailsatv.org |
Chief Mountain Trail Photo
This is a section of the Grey Dome Trail. A little rocky but nothing too difficult.
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A kiosk can be found at the staging area.
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A view of the Red Rhyolite Trail.
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This guestbook can be found along the Red Rhyolite Trail (don't forget to sign it!).
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Another slightly rocky section.
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A section of the Red Rhyolite Trail that is surrounded by Joshua Trees and scrub brush. Most of the area has sparse vegetation but is still very scenic.
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Some sections consists of fun sandy washes. The two-strokes handle this well.
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This trail starts at the Chief Mountain South Staging Area and connects to the rest of the trail system.
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The Chief Mountain South Staging Area offers plenty of room for large trailers. The staging area is flat and has a vault toilet, several picnic tables, trash cans and a map kiosk. There is no fee to camp or ride but stays are limited to 14 days.
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A couple of picnic tables at the Chief Mountain South Staging Area. The area is surrounded by various juniper trees and is well maintained.
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Some scenic canyons on the way into Caliente, Nevada.
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