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Wilson Canyon

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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Other Names

Walker River, Copperbelt Dr, Pine Grove Hills, Mt. Wilson, Black Peak, Black Mountain, Smith Valley, Smith Nevada - Walker Creek, Walker River Trails

Last Known Status

Open

These hard packed dunes alongside Walker River offer plenty of hill climbs, and a large designated staging and camping area. Some of the surrounding trail loops are a bit rocky, and there is no single-track, but the scenery is great, with deep colored canyons and some nice views of the river.

This a good place to take the family for the weekend or a novice rider, and there are additional trails to explore on the opposite side of the rest area and across the highway (southwest of main staging area). Be sure to obey all signs and do not ride near the river, as this will further encourage certain local groups who are trying their best to close the area down to OHVs.

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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
MX Helmet Required	Yes
Camping	Some Areas	(camp in developed sites only)
Campfires	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night Riding	Unknown
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	riders must stay on trail
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	Few/Periodic
Comment	Campfires prohibited July through October.

TERRAIN

Miles Of Trail	20
Climate Type	Desert
Elevation	4750 to 5750 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	Some
Mud	Little
Dust	Some
Rocks	Some
Trees	Few
Steep Hills	Some
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	Some
Large Jumps	Few
Berms	None
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	Few
Roads	Mostly
Intersections	Many
Rider Traffic	Some
Shade	Few
Ranges/Gunfire	Few
Hazards	Few	(hazards not marked) Beware of cliffs. Steep Hills
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails, Gravel Pit

Land

BLM

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (N)	Chevron (775) 463-2552
Diesel	5-20 Miles (N)	Chevron (775) 463-2552
Water	5-20 Miles (NW)	Walker River Resort (800) 446-2573
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (NW)	Walker River Resort (800) 446-2573
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (W)	Smith-Bybees Store (775) 465-2289
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (N)	Scolari's (775) 463-4431

FEES & PASSES

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

RATINGS

Pros	Free, plenty of staging and campsite opportunuties to choose from, on site toliet facilities, decent scenery, deep canyons
Cons	not enough single track, some trails are very rocky, not enough interesting terrain
Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	1-2 Days Nov-June
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Yerington, NV

Trail Map

From: Wellington, NV
1) Take Hwy 208 E for about 10 miles
2) As you cross the bridge over the Walker River, slow down and turn left (west) on Copperbelt Drive
3) Follow Copperbelt Drive for about 1/2 mile toward the staging area.