Small ranching town with deep mining industry roots. World renowned pottery artists operate a pottery school in this tiny town and allow visitor tours. Historical cemetery on the outskirts of town marks the lives of nearly settlers and ranchers. This area does not provide established trails but plenty of scenic riding is available.

Distance from Elko: 54 miiles (87 km) #1 on map
Skill Level: Beginner
Services: None available in Tuscarora, limited along State Route 225

Directions: Drive south on State Route 225 to State Road 226. Drive west on SR 226 about 19 miles (31 km). Turn at Tuscarora sign onto Country Road 723 (graded dirt road). Follow 723 for 5 miles (8 km) to Tuscarora.

Harrison Pass 

This portion of the Humboldt National Forest rises from the valley floor to over 7,000 feet in elevation. See beautiful views of Huntington Valley from the top of the ridge. Generally double track yrails through sagebrush, rolling hills, aspen stands, and beaver ponds in the stream.

Distance from Elko: 42 miles (67.2 km) #2 on map
Skill Level: All
Services: Limited services available in Spring Creek

Directions: Drinve southeast on State Route 227 towars Spring Creek (6 miles - 10 km). Turn south at State Route 228. Drive approximately 33 miles (53 km) on 228 to the Harrison Pass Road (Country Road 718). Turn right. Harrison Pass is approximately 8 miles (12.9 km).

Big Bend/Sunflower Flat 

Variety of routes for beginner to advanced bikers including Point of Rocks, Tennessee Mountain and Martin Creek; elevation changes from 6,000 to 8,000 feet. Sweeping high desert view and abundant mountain wildlife.

Distance from Elko: 80 miles (128.8 km) #3 on map
Skill Level: All
Services: All services available in Mountain City or Wildhorse Resort

Directions: Drive north on State Route 225 to Wildhorse State Recreation Area (67 miles - 108 km). Turn east on Country Road 745 and follow to Big Bend Campground. Parking for the trail (s) is available at Waterlog Summit just north of Big Bend.

Hamilton Stage Road Loop 

Just outside Elko city limits, this historical trail follows the Hamilton Stage Route. There are fantastic views of Elko and the old Oil Shale Mine. Side trails to the south lead to Four Mile Canyon, Southfork State Recreation Area, and the Southfork Humboldt River Canyon, route of the infamous Donner-Reed Party in 1846.

Distance from Elko: 3 miles (4.8 km)
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Services: All services available in Elko

Directions: Drive south on 5th Street through Elko. Turn west on Wilson Avenue and follow 1.3 miles to Hamilton Stage Road; turn south. Drive approximately 1.3 miles (1.2 km) on dirt road and take the right fork in Hamilton State Road. Trail begins in 1.5 miles (2.4 km).

Spruce Mountain 

Located 37 miles south of Wells on U.S. Highway 93. This trail goes to the historic mining ghost town of Spruce Mountain with abandoned structures and equipment, and to several mine sites, such as the Black Forest and Killie mines.

Distance from Elko: 87 miles (145.3 km)
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Services: All services available in Wells

Directions: Drive east on Interstate 80 to Wells. Turn south on Highway 93. Drive approximately 37 miles (61.8 km) on 93 to the Spruce Mountain turnoff.

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This project made possible by a grant from
The Nevada Commission on Tourism.