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Galena MX Track

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Trail Map

Other Names

Steamboat Hills, Galena Motocross Track

Last Known Status

Closed (urban development)

This area at one time consisted of makeshift motocross track, a few rocky trails and a large staging area but is no longer open for riding due to recent urban development. Better riding can be found at Washoe Valley Jumbo Grade, Sevenmile Canyon, Timberline Road and Hunter Lake.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	No
Dates Open	Closed
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	No
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Prohibited
ATVs	Prohibited
UTV & SXS	Prohibited
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Prohibited
2 Stroke Engines	Prohibited
Camping		Not Recommended
Campfires		Not Recommended
Night Riding	No
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	stay on designated trails
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	Few/Periodic

TERRAIN

Approx Size	2,560 acres (4 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	3
Climate Type	Desert
Elevation	5500 to 6000 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Unknown
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	None
Mud	None
Dust	Little
Rocks	Mostly
Trees	None
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	Few
Large Jumps	Few
Berms	Few
Sand/Gravel Pits	Few
Single Track	None
Roads	Mostly
Intersections	Some
Rider Traffic	Few
Shade	None
Ranges/Gunfire	Few
Hazards	Some	(hazards not marked) debris & broken glass scattered throughout area
Novice	Mostly
Amateur	Some
Expert	None

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails, MX Track

Land

BLM

MX TRACK

Features	Public
Max Engine Size	No Maximum
Min Engine Size	No Minimum
Comment	Makeshift practice track, not maintained

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	1-5 Miles (NE)	Shell (775) 852-3329
Diesel	1-5 Miles (NE)	Shell (775) 852-3329
Water	1-5 Miles (NE)	Galena Shopping Center
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (N)	Silver Sage RV Park (888) 823-2002
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (NE)	Keystone RV Park (775) 324-5400
Campground	5-20 Miles (S)	Davis Creek Campground (775) 849-0684
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (NE)	Raleys (775) 850-8900

FEES & PASSES

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

RATINGS

Pros	free, quick day ride for locals
Cons	not many trails, no motorcycle trails, no trees or shade, nothing too challenging or interesting, rocky trails
Our Rating	Fair
Recommended Stay	Half Day Spring/Fall
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Reno, NV

Trail Map

From: Reno, NV
1) Take US-395 to Hwy 431 west (Mt. Rose Hwy)
2) Continue 3.2 miles (if you go past Fawn Ln. you've gone too far)
3) Turn left on CR-49 (road has a mailbox that makes it look like a private drive, it is not)
4) Continue .8 miles, road gets rougher.
5) Staging area is straight ahead.