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Bilk Creek Mountain Range

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Located in a beautiful and remote part of Nevada that is worth checking off your bucket list. 
Trail Uses
Utv/jeep driving Atv riding Dirt biking
Location
Humboldt County
Length
373.80 miles (Network)
Towns
Denio, Winnemucca
Surface
Dirt
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No
Wilderness Study Areas
Disaster Peak Wilderness Study Area
Other Activities
Hiking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding

Description

This very remote mountain range is located in northern Nevada, just south of Denio and the Oregon border. This mountain range is mostly sage brush and grasses but does have one of the highest populations of sage grouse in the U.S. Other species you'll see are Sage Thrasher, Gray Flycatcher, Lesser Yellowlegs, Greater White-fronted Goose, and the Swainson’s Hawk.

Plenty of OHV and back country roads wind through the range and take you to several of the peaks, with the most prominant being Engler Peak  . Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding are also common activities.

The Bilk Creek Reservoir is a popular place for fishing. Although it is on private property, NDOW does manage it and fishing and primitive camping is allowed. 

While you're in the area, be sure to put your mining cap on and head over to Royal Peacock Opal mine and mine for opals!

Other Information

These roads are not maintained. Conditions will vary and roads may be washed out after severe weather events. A high clearance, 4WD OHV is recommended. 

The closest place for lodging and other services are located in Denio and Winnemucca. 

There are a few gates located throughout the trail system. Always leave them how you found them. 

Get the latest fishing report from Fish NV!

Trail Manager

For more information visit the BLM website or contact:

Bureau of Land Management - Winnemucca District Office
5100 East Winnemucca Blvd.
Winnemucca, Nevada 89445
Phone: 775-623-1500
wfoweb@blm.gov
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Trail Tips

Leave What You Find
Avoid the introduction or transport of non-native species. Clean, drain, and dry water equipment when moving between water bodies.

Trailhead Information

Most of the trails can be accessed off of Denio Hwy 140. 

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