A Word of Caution:

The whole of Nevada is a large immense chunk of land comprised of mountains and valleys that are largely unpopulated, unvisited, and extremely remote. The chance of you running into other people while out on the trail (with exceptions for certain areas and seasons)is slim to none, meaning that your quest for solitude will be just that if you get hurt or injured.

It is very easy to get to the middle of nowhere in a very short amount of time out here so always be prepared, even if you are just going for a short ride or hike. Enough said.

We also see some pretty goofy weather out here, year round, anytime of the day. You've heard that cliché, if you don't like the weather, wait 15 minutes? Well that was coined in Nevada I'm sure. Springtime can bring strong winds and unstable weather with the possibility of snow into July. In the summer we get the monsoon thunderstorm pattern with lightning and downpours. Early fall is usually the most stable calm time of the year but you can also expect snow in September.

In summary, be prepared.

We also have rattlesnakes, mountain lions, and other things that can get you. Stay alert and be cautious of your surroundings.

Hunting Season: Hunting season starts in September and goes well into December so there is a bit of overlap between the trail recreation season and the hunting season. If you're out and about during this time be sure to wear the hunter orange and pay a little bit closer attention to your surroundings.

Trail Ethics:

Recreating in Nevada makes you feel like an early 
explorer or cutting edge adventurer because of the remoteness 
and minimal evidences of man. Let's keep it this way. Always 
practice Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly principles. Pack 
out your trash, be courteous of others, plan ahead and prepare, 
leave what you find, respect wildlife, etc…you know the drill, 
let's practice it.

And motorized users, please, please,please stay on the 
existing trails and tread lightly! There are already some 
really fun trails out there and we are working on creating 
more so please do this. Your recreation, and others, will 
thank you in the future. And ATVers, please don't go on 
singletrack trails, these types of trails are limited in this area 
and mean a lot to other people who recreate.

Thanks for your understanding.

Out here in Nevada we are also lucky enough to not be 
plagued with the nasty user conflicts that occur everywhere 
else. This is probably because there aren't enough people 
out here yet to have conflicts with so let's keep it this way 
and always be respectful of other users. While your chances 
of running into someone else out on the trail is slim, always 
exercise caution and be respectful.

Mountain bikers, slow down and let people know your are 
approaching, especially when coming across horses. They 
can spook easily. Pull over to the side if you need to. ATVs 
and dirtbikes same goes to you, even turn off your motor 
when people or horses are passing. Thanks again.

Explore, enjoy, respect. That's all we ask.

Follow the Rules
Each area and land management agency has different rules 
for types of recreation allowed, please obey these. While 
most of the trails are open to multiple use there are some 
exceptions. Wilderness areas and national parks do not 
allow mountain bikes or motorized vehicles so go hiking 
instead. Some of the trails at Great Basin National Park 
don'tallow horses or dogs. Motorized users, no matter 
where you're at, should stay on existing or designated trails. 
If you are unsure of the rules please check with the local 
agencies. Contact information for the land management 
agencies can be found in the More Information section.