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Timberline Road

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Trail Map

Other Names

Thomas-whites Creek, Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest, Thomas Creek Trailhead, Thomas Meadows

Last Known Status

Closed

This set of forest roads is for day use only and is only bicycles, hikers and horseback riding is permitted. Entrance and parking is free, and there are plenty of parking areas with shade, as well as a paved trailhead. The roads are mostly tame, with a couple of small water crossings.

Nearby places that are still open to offroad use include Hunter Lake, Bull Ranch Creek, Washoe Valley Jumbo Grade and Keystone Canyon.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	NVOHV sticker required
Dates Open	May 1 - November 1
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	Prohibited
ATVs	Prohibited
UTV & SXS	Prohibited
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Prohibited
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction
Camping	Prohibited
Campfires	Prohibited
Night Riding	No
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	keep on designated trails
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	Few/Periodic

TERRAIN

Approx Size	12,800 acres (20 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	10
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	6500 to 9700 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	None
Mud	Little
Dust	Little
Rocks	Some
Trees	Many
Steep Hills	None
Water Crossings	Few
Small Jumps	None
Large Jumps	None
Berms	None
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	All
Intersections	Few
Rider Traffic	Few
Shade	Many
Ranges/Gunfire	None
Hazards	Few	(hazards not marked)
Novice	Mostly
Amateur	Some
Expert	None

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	National Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (E)	Shell (775) 852-3329
Diesel	5-20 Miles (E)	Shell (775) 852-3329
Water	5-20 Miles (E)	Galena Shopping Center
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (N)	Silver Sage RV Park (775) 829-1919
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (NE)	Keystone RV Park (775) 324-5000
Campground	5-20 Miles (S)	Davis Creek Campground (775) 849-0684
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (E)	Raleys Shopping Center (775) 850-8900

FEES & PASSES

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

RATINGS

Pros	free, plenty of parking areas and shade, good place to take a beginner
Cons	day use only, mostly easy forest service roads, nothing too challenging
Our Rating	Fair
Recommended Stay	Half Day Summer/Fall
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Reno, NV

Address

N Timberline Drive, Reno, NV 89511

Trail Map

From: Reno, NV
1) Take 395 to Hwy 431 west (Mt. Rose Hwy)
2) Continue west about 5 miles on Mt. Rose Hwy
3) Turn right on N. Timberline Drive, continue about 1 mile (just keep going straight past all of the houses)
4) Veer right at kiosk sign after you cross the bridge, continue .1 miles.
5) Paved staging area is on the left.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

Humboldt - Toiyabe National Forest - Carson Ranger District
1536 South Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 882-2766
mailroom_r4_humboldt_toiyabe@fs.fed.us
www.fs.usda.gov