Want to accelerate your off-road fun? Make a run for Nevada for bone-jarring, ridge-romping, dune-diving off-road adventures. Whether you prefer 4-wheel drive vehicles, ATVs or motorcycles, Nevada puts you in the driver’s seat with unforgettable excursions.
Only in Nevada can you trek through historic ghost towns, old mining camps and glistening desert sands. You’ll find the wildlife doesn’t get any wilder as you marvel at vast dry lakes, mazes of washes, deep canyons and spectacular views from mountaintops seen by few. You can journey to the Hoover Dam, hit the high deserts outside Las Vegas or head for the vertical thrills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Guided off-road tours are available for both families and group outings. Keep in mind that motorized vehicles are only allowed in specified areas and you should always be prepared for the unexpected. Safety Tips
Places to ride:
China Springs
Dog Valley
Hunter Lake
Jack's Valley
Levithan
Peavine
Harrison Pass and Corral Creek
Multiple trails at the top of Harrison Pass (7,247 feet) for all levels of riding. Summits overlook sweeping vistas of the Ruby Valley and Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
Distance from Elko: 42 miles (67.2 km)
Skill Level: All
Services: None available, limited services available in Jiggs (5 miles • 8.35 km)
Spruce Mountain
Expect spectacular mountain views from any location along the Spruce Mountain ridge, just east of Clover Valley. Climb through the white fir forest and mountain mahogany, explore the remnants of old mining towns and experience plenty of memorable riding. Spruce Mountain is approximately one hour east of Elko and will serve any skills of the riders who choose to venture there. Please respect the traces of America's past while visiting the Spruce Mountain area.
Distance from Elko: 87 miles (145.3 km)
Skill Level: All
Services: All services in Wells 37 miles (61.8 km)
Stag Mountain, Charleston And Jarbidge
Explore one of the most remote areas in northern Nevada. The Jarbidge Mountains form a diamond shape, with eight of their peaks over 10,000 feet. Stag Mountain is a day trip. Charleston and Jarbidge require overnight camping.
Distance from Elko: 40 miles (64.4 km)
Skill Level: All
Services: None available; all services available in Elko
School and Sherman Creek
Historically ranching country, the trails around School and Sherman Creek provide plenty of wildlife viewing and scenic meadows.
Distance from Elko: 65 miles (104.7 km)
Skill Level: All
Services: None available; limited services available in Jiggs (28 miles / 45 km)
Merritt Mountain
Located north of Elko and east of Wildhorse Reservoir. Rich in historic mining culture as well as beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife. Near the ghost towns of Patsville and Rio Tinto.
Distance from Elko: 85 Miles (138 km)
Skill Level: All
Services: All services available in Elko
Eldorado Canyon Adventure Guide
Explore the historical Eldorado Canyon like never before! ATVs or Baja Rangers are the perfect vehicles to get into the back canyons of this remote and long forgotten area.
On your journey you’ll stop at secluded mines and even try your hand at gold panning in a natural spring that furnishes precious water to the desert wildlife.
Pink Jeep Tours
For more than 45 years, Pink Jeep Tours has been providing off-road family adventures in the Southwest. The spectacular Broken Arrow, Ancient Ruin, Grand Canyon, and Valley of Fire tours take you places you may never imagined existed. Whether you're seeking rugged adventure, Native American history and culture, nature, geology, or panoramic vistas, Pink Jeep has a tour for you.
Quality Tours of Las Vegas
A specially designed Hummer crosses you over the majestic Hoover Dam and into some of the most remote areas of the southwest. Through the vast forest of Joshua trees passing Grand Wash Cliffs and into the realm of the Hualapai people, who have made the Grand Canyon their home for centuries. Explore the rim of the canyon then have lunch prepared and served by Native American Hosts.
Pickup in Hummer at hotel on the strip
Drive to Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon
Tour Length: Approximately 9 hours
PickUp Time: between 7-8:00 am
Return to Las Vegas: Approximately 4-5:00 pm
Nevada Tourism