June 19-22, 2008 Walker/Coleville California
Please note that rides with 7 or fewer registered riders may be combined with other rides after June 1, 2008.
Some rides require that you transport your own ATV to the point of beginning, others will begin and end at the Walker Community Center in Walker. Also, please note that unless otherwise stated in the ride description, you will need to provide your own sack lunch, water, soda, etc. while on the ride.
The list of rides can be found below...
Mileage indicated is round trip and approximate.
California does require that all vehicles that are operated in public lands must be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The registration fee is $50 per vehicle and is valid for a two year period. Contact the DMV or your local ATV dealer for this permit.
Non-Resident Permit: You will need to
purchase a special "Nonresident OHV Permit" if you are not a
California resident AND your off-highway vehicle or snowmobile is not
registered in your home state. Your state's plate or sticker must
be clearly visible on the vehicle. To find out where these Nonresident
OHV Permits can be purchased and to get more information on the program,
please contact a local Ranger or contact the OHMVR Division at: 
Nonresident
Permit - Vendor List (PDF) - as of 10/29/07
Planned departure from the Walker
Community Center on ATV's. Ride to start of trail head ~2 miles away, end
of trail head ~5 miles away. A scenic route above and east of the Walker
Canyon and West Walker River. Beautiful vistas all the way up to Lobdell
lake at elevation ~10,000 feet. Then along a ridge line topping an
elevation of ~10,500 feet. Spectacular views all the way to
Walker/Coleville and beyond. Follow trails along ridge line, down along a
creek to Desert Creek for a stretch of the legs. Then onto the final leg
of the trip. Spectacular views and wildlife abounds. Bring your
camera and your lunch!
*~70 miles of trail riding - bring extra fuel - highest elevation of
~10,500 feet.
Intermediate - Advanced
Ride #2- DESERT CREEK TRAIL
A trail which includes both forest and desert. You will cross six streams
(water may be 1' plus in depth) as we head to the picturesque town of Smith Valley. Bring your wallet and enjoy lunch at a quaint local deli.
*50 miles.
Beginner - Intermediate
Ride #3- QUAINT LITTLE CABIN IN THE WOODS
Planned departure from the Walker
Community Center on ATV's. Ride to trail head ~5 miles away. Travel up a
dirt road (good condition) up over to desert creek. Follow along another
dirt road to a trail heading to this great quaint little cabin. A break
from riding will take place at this little cabin. Use your imagination to take yourself back in time and picture the activities that once took place
here. See the ruins of the very first cabin in the area. Eat a snack or
lunch (you supply). After the break, ride back down along the foot hills
enjoying the sweeping panoramic views. This ride ends back at the Walker
Community Center.
*~55 miles
Beginner - Intermediate
Ride #4- ROCKLAND MINES
Trailer 30 miles to Sweetwater
Mountains. Enjoy a ride that takes you from the high desert, up into the
forest, then to the Wilson Mine, back through the high desert, up through
a beautiful canyon to the Rockland mine. The ride ends back where you
started from in the high desert. Beautiful views from many locations, panoramic
views everywhere. This ride consists of some uneven trails with ruts and
small rocks.
*36 miles of trail riding.
Intermediate
Ride #5 - WILSON CREEK
Trailer 30 miles to Sweetwater.
Enjoy a ride that takes you from the high desert, up into the forest, then
to the radio tower for a breath taking panoramic view westward overlooking
Smith Valley and towards the Sierra Nevada. Ride down out of the forest
back into the high desert making a stop along the West Walker River at the
mouth of Wilson Canyon. Stop here for a snack/lunch break (you supply
food). Note that this trail has a few waving trails that may be harder to
ride on a UTV but can be very fun on an ATV.
*46 miles of trail riding.
Intermediate