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China Springs

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Trail Map

Other Names

Horseshoe Bend, East Fork Carson River, Toiyabe National Forest, Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District

Last Known Status

Open

This part of the Toiyabe National Forest has about 17 miles of forest service roads and rocky 4x4 trails. These are just rocky roads, not motorcycle trails. You will not find any single track, but the scenery makes this a good choice for a slow ATV loop or camping trip.

The area is not crowded and fishing, boating and primitive camping are permitted. Please respect the land by packing out what you bring in and by leaving the area cleaner that what you found it. This will help keep the area open for future riders to enjoy.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV 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
UTV & SXS	Permitted
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Permitted
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Permitted
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction
Camping	No Restriction	(camp anywhere)
Campfires	No Restriction
Night Riding	Unknown	Not Recommended
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	stay on trail
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	Few/Periodic

TERRAIN

Approx Size	2,560 acres (4 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	17
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	5200 to 5800 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	Little
Mud	Little
Dust	Little
Rocks	Mostly
Trees	Some
Steep Hills	Some
Water Crossings	Few
Small Jumps	None
Large Jumps	None
Berms	None
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	All
Intersections	Many
Rider Traffic	Few
Shade	Some
Ranges/Gunfire	Few
Hazards	Few	(hazards not marked)
Novice	Little
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Some

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	National Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (N)	Gardnerville
Diesel	5-20 Miles (N)	Gardnerville
Water	5-20 Miles (N)	Gardnerville
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (N)	Carson Valley RV Resort (775) 782-9711
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (N)	Carson Valley RV Resort (775) 782-9711
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (N)	Gardnerville

FEES & PASSES

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

RATINGS

Pros	free, scenic views, primitive camping permitted near the river
Cons	very rocky, no motorcycle trails
Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day Summer/Fall
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Gardnerville, NV

Trail Map

From: Gardnerville, NV
1) Take US-395 south about 7 miles
2) Turn right on China Springs Road/FS-690, continue about .2 miles.
3) Look for large turnout on the right, park/stage here
4) To hit the trail, veer right on Horshoe Bend Road (the road behind the tree that heads southwest, not the sharp right that heads up the hill)
5) The road proceeds past a few houses on the left then over the ridge.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

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