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Bureau of Land ManagementEly District Office

HC 33500 or 702 N. Industrial WayEly, NV 89301-1800

(775) 289-1800website:

www.blm.gov/nv/st/en/fo/ely_field_office.html

BLM/NV/EL-GI-10/21+8300

Happy Trails! WELCOME!Your Adventure

Awaits!This is a trail the whole family can enjoy! There are no sections of the Silver State Trail that an intermediate rider cannot handle, but please remember to be prepared for remote back country riding. There are five trailheads located along the trail for your staging and camping needs.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GOCertain sections of trail run through high elevations and may not be accessible during winter months due to inclement weather. Please remember to bring plenty of water as no drinking water is available at the trailheads or along the trail.

The BLM Ely District is closed to all cross-country travel. Stay on existing roads and trails.

Enjoy your ride!

travel responsibly on designated roads and trails or in permitted

areas.

respect the rights of others, including private property owners,

all recreational trail users, campers, and others to allow them to

enjoy their recreational activities undisturbed.

educate yourself by obtaining travel maps and regulations from

public agencies, planning for your trip, taking recreation skills

classes, and knowing how to use and operate your equipment

safely.

avoid sensitive areas such as meadows, lake shores, wetlands,

and streams, unless on designated routes. This protects wildlife

habitat and sensitive soils from damage.

Do your part by leaving the area better than you found it, properly

disposing of waste, minimizing the use of fire, avoiding the

spread of invasive species, restoring degraded areas, and joining a

local enthusiast organization.

Extreme temperature swings are common in the Great Basin. Plan ahead and prepare by checking the weather and bringing clothing for all types of weather.

The Chief Mountain area provides some fun loop opportunities.

Joshua trees reach their arms skyward near Chief Mountain South Trailhead.

Riding through expansive wild rose thickets is an olfactory experience you will never forget.

Explore vast valleys, drive to the top of a mountain, or wind through Joshua trees.

SpottedKnapweed

DalmatianToadflax

SaharaMustard

MuskThistle

Leaves are short and narrow. Flower bracts have black spots.

Can reach 2-4 feet tall.

Leaves are waxy, gray-green and clasp the stem.

Can reach 3 feet tall.

This plant branches profusely and has long, thin seed pods.

Can reach 3 feet tall.

Leaves and stems are covered with painful spines.

Can reach 3-5 feet tall.

OUtlawS Of tHe weStwaNteD DeaD, NOt alive

Noxious weeds are a real GROWING PAIN! They can destroy the habitat they invade and cause billions of dollars in resource damage annually. A few of these noxious weeds have been spotted on the Silver State Trail.

Help captUre tHeSe BaD gUyS!• Wash off your tires after you ride.• Check your clothing and shoes for clinging seeds.• Know how to identify weeds in your area or on the trail.• Report any infestation to the BLM (775) 289-1800

Stay on existing roads and trails!

Trail Ride Checklist

MapLots of water!

First aid kit

HelmetGas and oil

Emergency repair tools

Extra nuts and bolts

Tow ropeSpark arrestor

Spare tireTire repair kit

GlovesSunscreenFlashlightTrash bagsFoodSpare key

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tHe Silver State trail iS...Multiple UseAlthough the Silver State Trail is a designated off-highway

vehicle recreation trail, it is used for many different activities.

Some of these include hunting, access routes for ranching,

hiking, and firewood gathering.

Wildlife HabitatMany animals of all shapes and sizes call these steep slopes

and low-lying valleys home. Animals of the Great Basin have

adapted unique traits that enable them to live in this environment

of extremes. One way to respect their habitat is by staying on

existing roads and trails.

Bordered by WildernessThe Silver State Trail is bordered by a few designated

wilderness areas. Wilderness areas are free from motorized

or mechanized equipment and provide a place of solitude

for its inhabitants and visitors. A day trip hiking through the

wilderness provides an opportunity to witness the forces of

nature, unhindered by the hand of man. If you plan to visit,

please know the rules and regulations for wilderness.

Culturally RichAlong the way, you may find yourself in the exact spot where someone stood long ago. Possibly

they left something behind, maybe a drawing, an old tool, a building, or even a gravestone.

These pieces of history play an important role in fitting the puzzle of our past together. Please

take pictures but leave the rest for others to enjoy.

HistoricRanching and mining has occurred here for over a

hundred years and is still very present today. The trail

crosses many gates and mine shafts, new and old. Please

do your part by closing gates behind you and staying

clear of any mining areas—they are riddled with deep

shafts and other hazards.

The desert tortoise, an endangered species, makes his home in the Mohave Desert. You may see one while riding on the Silver State Trail.

Local TownsPanacaAccess to the Silverstate Off-highway Vehicle (OHV) Trail from Panaca is near the airport. From the gas station at the corner of Highway 93 and State Route 319, head north on 93 for about 200 hundred yards, and look for the sign pointing west toward the airport. You will be turning left off the highway.

Follow this road, taking a right at the fork by the airport. From here you are on the access road for the Silverstate Trail. You will see small trail signs along the road. In another 12 miles, you will reach the Deadman Crossing of the Silverstate Trail.

PiocheFrom Pioche, you can access the Silverstate OHV Trail by heading north on Highway 93. Five miles north of Pioche, look for mile marker LN 124. A short distance past this marker, turn left onto the Silverstate OHV Trail. Two miles ahead is the Stampede Trailhead.

CalienteFrom the Caliente BLM Office, the access route for the Silverstate OHV Trail parallels Highway 93 for about 4 miles through a driveable wash. From here, you may cross the highway and hop onto the trail or take the highway for another 4 miles, then turn right onto the Silverstate Trail at the Chief Mountain-South Trailhead.

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Chief Mountain West 114° 45’ 14’’ W 37° 39’ 52” N

The Chief Mountain West Trailhead is located approximately 21 miles west of Caliente, Nevada. Traveling on US Highway 93 west from Caliente, turn right at the Silver State OHV Trail sign and

proceed north on the dirt power line road for 3.5 miles. Turn east on the Silverstate Trail and travel another 0.5 mile to the trailhead. This trailhead has a riding practice area.

Chief Mountain South 114° 45’ 14’’ W 37° 39’ 52” N

The Chief Mountain South Trailhead is located approximately 9 miles west of Caliente, Nevada. Traveling west on US Highway 93, turn off at the Silver State OHV Trail sign. Proceed north on the maintained dirt road for 0.5 mile to the trailhead. There is a riding practice area here.

Stampede 114° 45’ 14’’ W 37° 39’ 52” N

The Stampede Trailhead is approximately 8 miles northwest of Pioche, Nevada. To reach this trailhead, travel north on US Highway 93, and turn left at the Silver

State OHV Trail Sign. Proceed west on the maintained dirt road for 2 miles. The trailhead is in a large open area on the south end of the gravel pit complex.

Pahroc Wash 114° 45’ 14’’ W 37° 39’ 52” N

The Pahroc Wash Trailhead is located approximately 60 miles northwest of Caliente, Nevada and 15 miles north of the town of Hiko, Nevada. Heading north on State Route 318 from Hiko, turn east at the Silver State OHV trail sign. Proceed on the gravel road for about a mile to the trailhead.

Patterson 114° 45’ 14’’ W 37° 39’ 52” N

The Patterson Trailhead is located approximately 47 miles northwest of Pioche, Nevada. Traveling north from Pioche on Highway 93, turn left (west) at the Silver State OHV Trail sign and proceed west on the maintained dirt road for 1.1 miles.

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SilverKing Pass6,385'

Silver KingMountain7,851'

SidehillPass6,128'

RobberRoost Hills

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Big MudSprings6,390'

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No warranty is made by the Bureau of LandManagement as to the accuracy, reliability, orcompleteness of these data for individual useor aggregate use with other data. Original data were compiled from various sources.

This information may not meet National Map AccuracyStandards. This product

was developed throughdigital means and may be updated without notification.

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