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Lousetown Road

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Trail Map

Other Names

Long Valley Ride, Long Valley Creek, Geiger Grade, Washington Hill

Last Known Status

Open

This long and easy county road makes for a great day ride for street legal vehicles. It winds through scenic canyons, over the ridge and across the high plains. There are some interesting old stone ruins to see, and you will probably see some wild horses.

The road is rocky in parts with a mix of trees and sage and a few simple water crossings. There are no motorcycle trails, and all of the side roads, trails, and surrounding land are off-limits or private property. Respect the residents in the area and stay only on the county road and maintain safe speeds.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	No	street legal vehicles only
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	No
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width	No Restriction
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Some Areas	street legal only
ATVs	Prohibited
UTV & SXS	Prohibited
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Some Areas	street legal only
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Prohibited
2 Stroke Engines	Prohibited
Camping	Prohibited
Campfires	Prohibited
Night Riding	Yes	Not Recommended
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	keep on designated trails
Alcohol	Some Areas
Rule Enforcement	Many	Jeep/SUV Patrol

TERRAIN

Approx Size	3,200 acres (5 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	9
Climate Type	Desert
Elevation	4500 to 5700 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Not Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	Little
Mud	Little
Dust	Some
Rocks	Mostly
Trees	Some
Steep Hills	Few
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	Some
Ranges/Gunfire	Few
Hazards	Few	(hazards not marked)
Novice	Mostly
Amateur	Little
Expert	None
Comment	This is a scenic drive on a county road. Street legal vehicles only.

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails, scenic drive

Land	Private, County Land

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	1-5 Miles (NE)	Mustang
Diesel	1-5 Miles (NE)	Mustang
Water	1-5 Miles (NE)	Lockwood
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (NW)	Victorian RV Park (775) 356-6400
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (NW)	Victorian RV Park (775) 356-6400
Campground	5-20 Miles (NW)	Reno KOA (888)562-5698
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (NW)	Lockwood

FEES & PASSES

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

RATINGS

Pros	free, road winds through scenic canyons, long and easy
Cons	no actual public trails, nothing too challenging
Our Rating	Very Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day Summer/Fall
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Reno, NV

Trail Map

From: Reno, NV
1) Take I-80 east about 10 miles to exit 22 (Lockwood)
2) Turn right off the exit ramp, continue through town (slow)
3) Stay on main road.