Activities, Events and Recreation
Trails near Panaca offer Lincoln County visitors an expanse of hiking opportunities in the Meadow Valley. Bullionville Cemetery Trail The Bullionville Cemetery Trail is found at Cathedral Gorge State Park. Bullionville was founded in 1869 following the discovery of silver ore near Pioche. Remnants of the town are still visible east of the park entrance. […]
Trails Eagle Valley offer Lincoln County visitors an expanse of hiking opportunities. Ash Canyon Trail Ash Canyon Trail is located at Echo Canyon State Park. The trail leads into the park’s backcountry and a vast area for exploration. The 2.5-mile trail begins in the upper campground, climbs eight-hundred feet in one-third of a mile to […]
Trails within Caliente and surrounding state parks offer Lincoln County visitors an expanse of hiking options. Rattlesnake Loop Trail Overlook Trial Experienced hikers may explore Kershaw-Ryan State Park’s back country above Rainbow Canyon via the 1.5-mile Overlook Trail. During the summer hikers should be alert for rattlesnakes, particularly along the trails and in the cool […]
The Pahranagat Valley Wildlife refuge near Alamo offers wonderful trails to enjoy the lush landscape and wildlife that call the place home. Upper Lake Trail The three mile Upper Lake Trail encircles the lake and provides an excellent opportunity to see waterfowl throughout the year. Davenport Trail Running between the Upper Lake Trail and the […]
Lincoln County offers mountain bikers the next great adventure. Over 40 miles of non-motorized trails are under construction in the county’s high desert. The area’s terrain, beauty, and climate combine to create an unrivaled mountain biking experience. Around 22 miles of trails are already completed and ready to ride. Skills Park The Mountain Biking Skills […]
The Park to Park Pedal-Extreme Nevada 100 Bicycle Tour includes three routes for riders of all levels: 100 Mile Extreme 60 Mile Double Jack 40 Mile Helix Enjoy the miles of scenic beauty as you ride along Nevada’s first Scenic Byway, Highway 93. Peddle past the 1920’s mission-style depot in the railroad town of Caliente […]
Western Nevada near the town of Silver Peak. Silver Peak is 54 miles from Tonopah and 90 miles from Hawthorne. Description: Clayton Valley dune field is located in the southern part of Clayton Valley, 7 miles south of Silver Peak, Nevada, and is accessible via dirt/gravel road. The highest dune rises 280 feet above the […]
Dunes are visible from Highway 95 a few miles north of Tonopah. This small dune complex is often deserted. Mostly used by local riders. There are no signs, and the area feels very remote. Winter temperatures can be quite cold. The dunes have been designated a Special Recreation Management Area (SMRA) by the BLM. Small […]
Located in Churchill County, just north of U.S. Highway 50, “The Loneliest Road in America,” Sand Mountain is 25 miles east of Fallon, Nevada. Managed by the U. S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the sand dunes of the 4,795 acre recreation fee area provide challenge and excitement for off-highway vehicle […]
This is the largest dune field in Nevada and is located approximately 10 miles north and northeast of Winnemucca, Nevada. The dunes do not reach heights of more than 100 feet, but span almost 40 miles. The dunes are a mix of sand trails and open dunes that are stabilized by vegetation near the periphery […]