Elko ATV Rides 2010
Rides
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Green Mountain Trail Ride
Depart ECVA : 8:00am
Stage Area : 35 miles south of Elko at the base of Harrison Pass just past the town of Jiggs NV.
Ride Length : 30 miles
This trail ride is the shortest ride of the Jamboree at about 30 miles. The trail follows the south fork of Green Mountain. Creek through a
canyon full of massive rock formations, aspen groves. As the elevation increases the trail transitions into the north fork of Green
Mountain. Creek we climb to over 8000ft on the Ruby Crest Trail. The wildlife is abundant and the scenery is outstanding.
Depart ECVA : 8:00am
Stage Area : 35 miles south of Elko at the base of Harrison Pass just past the town of Jiggs NV.
Ride Length : 30 miles
This trail ride is the shortest ride of the Jamboree at about 30 miles. The trail follows the south fork of Green Mountain. Creek through a
canyon full of massive rock formations, aspen groves. As the elevation increases the trail transitions into the north fork of Green
Mountain. Creek we climb to over 8000ft on the Ruby Crest Trail. The wildlife is abundant and the scenery is outstanding.
South Ruby Mountain Trail Ride
Depart ECVA : 8:00am
Stage Area : 52 Miles south of Elko at Lindsey Creek Ranch and 15 miles south of the ranching community of Jiggs.
Ride Length : 65 - 70 miles
This trail ride takes you along the western slopes of the Ruby Mountain range from Lindsey Creek Ranch to Overland Pass at the south
end of the Ruby Mountains at elevations from the valley floor up to 8000ft. You will have spectacular views of Huntington Valley, Diamond
Mountain Range, through Pinion Pine, Mountain Mahogany and Juniper forests. We will also travel through Wildhorse territory along the
Pony Express National Historic Trail and along the Hasting Cutoff of the California National Historic Trail. This trail ride will be about 65
to 70 miles long.
Depart ECVA : 8:00am
Stage Area : 52 Miles south of Elko at Lindsey Creek Ranch and 15 miles south of the ranching community of Jiggs.
Ride Length : 65 - 70 miles
This trail ride takes you along the western slopes of the Ruby Mountain range from Lindsey Creek Ranch to Overland Pass at the south
end of the Ruby Mountains at elevations from the valley floor up to 8000ft. You will have spectacular views of Huntington Valley, Diamond
Mountain Range, through Pinion Pine, Mountain Mahogany and Juniper forests. We will also travel through Wildhorse territory along the
Pony Express National Historic Trail and along the Hasting Cutoff of the California National Historic Trail. This trail ride will be about 65
to 70 miles long.
North Country Trail Ride
Depart ECVA : 7:00am
Stage Area : Gold Creek Road, turn off at Wildhorse Reservoir 65 miles north of Elko on Hwy 225
Ride Length : 75 - 80 miles
This trail ride will take us from 6500ft at Wildhorse Reservoir through Poorman Creek to Sunflower Reservoir. Then we"ll travel over
Waterlog Summit into Meadow Creek Canyon down through the narrows coming out at Coffee Pot Rim and down to the Bruneau River
at about 4500ft. We will leave the river and head to the old Rowland Townsite and turn back at the Old Scott Ranch and follow McDonald
Creek up through the canyon past Mustang Butte to the main McDonald Creek Road on the north side of Merritt Mountain. Turn off at Cat
Creek Basin and go over the summit just over 7000ft. During this ride you should see Antelope, Mule Deer, Elk and lots of wildflowers in
bloom. We'll then travel from the summit through a beautiful Aspen forest in Sagehen Basin to Point of Rocks and back to the staging
area. This ride is about 75-80 miles.
Depart ECVA : 7:00am
Stage Area : Gold Creek Road, turn off at Wildhorse Reservoir 65 miles north of Elko on Hwy 225
Ride Length : 75 - 80 miles
This trail ride will take us from 6500ft at Wildhorse Reservoir through Poorman Creek to Sunflower Reservoir. Then we"ll travel over
Waterlog Summit into Meadow Creek Canyon down through the narrows coming out at Coffee Pot Rim and down to the Bruneau River
at about 4500ft. We will leave the river and head to the old Rowland Townsite and turn back at the Old Scott Ranch and follow McDonald
Creek up through the canyon past Mustang Butte to the main McDonald Creek Road on the north side of Merritt Mountain. Turn off at Cat
Creek Basin and go over the summit just over 7000ft. During this ride you should see Antelope, Mule Deer, Elk and lots of wildflowers in
bloom. We'll then travel from the summit through a beautiful Aspen forest in Sagehen Basin to Point of Rocks and back to the staging
area. This ride is about 75-80 miles.
Merritt Mountain Trail Ride
Depart ECVA : 730am
Stage Area : Gold Creek Road, turn off at Wildhorse Reservoir 65 miles north of Elko on Hwy 225.
Ride Length : 70 miles
This trail ride will leave staging area and take the Gold Creek road east through the Mendive Ranch which is still in operation by Ellison
Ranching. A few miles past the ranch we"ll stop at the historic marker for the old mining Townsite of Gold Creek. Travel to the Gold
Creek Ranger Station on Martin Creek, up the canyon and east to Tennessee Mountain and then to the Hicks Summit road. Then travel
down from the summit to the Meadow Creek Road above the narrows, down through the narrows to the Taylor Creek Road turn off.
We"ll take the Taylor Creek Road to the McDonald Creek road and Cowboy Camp at the head of Sand Creek at the base of Enright Hill.
The wildlife and wildflowers are abundant in these areas so don't forget your camera. We will then travel up Enright Hill and to the top
of Merritt Mountain at almost 9000 ft., the Jarbidge Mountain can be seen to the east, the Oywhee Desert to the north, the Santa Rosa
Mountains to the west and the Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Mountains to the south. Upon leaving Merritt Mountain we'll travel
through a few pretty canyons (Pixley Creek and Negro George Canyon) back to the Point of Rocks and back to the staging area. This
ride will be about 70 miles.
Depart ECVA : 730am
Stage Area : Gold Creek Road, turn off at Wildhorse Reservoir 65 miles north of Elko on Hwy 225.
Ride Length : 70 miles
This trail ride will leave staging area and take the Gold Creek road east through the Mendive Ranch which is still in operation by Ellison
Ranching. A few miles past the ranch we"ll stop at the historic marker for the old mining Townsite of Gold Creek. Travel to the Gold
Creek Ranger Station on Martin Creek, up the canyon and east to Tennessee Mountain and then to the Hicks Summit road. Then travel
down from the summit to the Meadow Creek Road above the narrows, down through the narrows to the Taylor Creek Road turn off.
We"ll take the Taylor Creek Road to the McDonald Creek road and Cowboy Camp at the head of Sand Creek at the base of Enright Hill.
The wildlife and wildflowers are abundant in these areas so don't forget your camera. We will then travel up Enright Hill and to the top
of Merritt Mountain at almost 9000 ft., the Jarbidge Mountain can be seen to the east, the Oywhee Desert to the north, the Santa Rosa
Mountains to the west and the Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Mountains to the south. Upon leaving Merritt Mountain we'll travel
through a few pretty canyons (Pixley Creek and Negro George Canyon) back to the Point of Rocks and back to the staging area. This
ride will be about 70 miles.
Jarbidge Trail Ride
Depart ECVA : 6:00am
Stage Area : 62 miles north of Elko on Hwy 225 at the Charleston Turn off.
Ride Length : 100 miles
This trail ride will be utilizing a good portion of county road from the staging area to the town of Jarbidge in northern Elko County. Along
the way we will travel past old cattle ranches, through open valleys and rolling hills before we start the climb into the Jarbidge Mountain
Range near the old town of Charleston. At Charleston we will take the 76 Creek Road climbing in elevation to Copper Basin. This area
is rich in mining, ranching and Basque history. While in Copper Basin we will take a short loop to the USFS 76 Cabin. Once back to
the main road we'll travel to Coon Creek Summit, the mountain and valley views are spectacular. Departing Coon Creek we will take
the lower road down through the bottom of the canyon coming out on Bear Creek Summit then back on to the main road to Jarbidge
through Bear Creek Meadows and down the grade into Jarbidge Canyon at the south end of town. Old mines and mine mill buildings
can be seen coming down the grade to town. While in town will be having lunch at the Outdoor Inn so don't forget your lunch money.
The town of Jarbidge celebrated it's 100 year centennial in August 2009 with a 3 day celebration. After lunch time has been alloted to
take a tour of this historic old mining town, community hall, jail, old homes and the general store. Gas is available at the gas station.
This ride will be about 100 miles round trip, it is a very easy ride. Bring your camera.
Depart ECVA : 6:00am
Stage Area : 62 miles north of Elko on Hwy 225 at the Charleston Turn off.
Ride Length : 100 miles
This trail ride will be utilizing a good portion of county road from the staging area to the town of Jarbidge in northern Elko County. Along
the way we will travel past old cattle ranches, through open valleys and rolling hills before we start the climb into the Jarbidge Mountain
Range near the old town of Charleston. At Charleston we will take the 76 Creek Road climbing in elevation to Copper Basin. This area
is rich in mining, ranching and Basque history. While in Copper Basin we will take a short loop to the USFS 76 Cabin. Once back to
the main road we'll travel to Coon Creek Summit, the mountain and valley views are spectacular. Departing Coon Creek we will take
the lower road down through the bottom of the canyon coming out on Bear Creek Summit then back on to the main road to Jarbidge
through Bear Creek Meadows and down the grade into Jarbidge Canyon at the south end of town. Old mines and mine mill buildings
can be seen coming down the grade to town. While in town will be having lunch at the Outdoor Inn so don't forget your lunch money.
The town of Jarbidge celebrated it's 100 year centennial in August 2009 with a 3 day celebration. After lunch time has been alloted to
take a tour of this historic old mining town, community hall, jail, old homes and the general store. Gas is available at the gas station.
This ride will be about 100 miles round trip, it is a very easy ride. Bring your camera.
| In 2010 we will have five different rides leaving each morning!. |