Hunter Lake Road is the primary OHV access from Reno up through the Mt. Rose Wilderness Area, and provides breathtaking views of the city. The trails are rocky and technical in places, but are accessible to high clearance, 4x4 vehicles.
Primitive camping is allowed at Hunter Lake, and at several other locations along the trail, be sure to stay only on the approved roadways when travelling close to wilderness areas.
Motorized and mechanized use is only permitted on surrounding non-wilderness trails. Please be respectful of the wilderness boundary and only travel on designated roads and trails for your activity type. For local regulations regarding OHV use on county roads, visit the USFS website.
Always plan ahead and prepare for uncertainty. Travel with warm clothing, first aid, food, water and appropriate tools to fix a problem.
Traveling in groups is always a good idea, as well as informing someone of where you will be going.
For more information, visit the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest website or contact:
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest - Carson Ranger District OfficeTrails take the rider directly up into the hills from two staging and access locations off Caughlin Ranch Parkway, in West Reno. From West McCarran Blvd in Reno, turn southwest onto Caughlin Parkway for about ¼ mile. Turn left onto Village Green Parkway, and then right onto Pinebluff Trail. There is limited parking in the cul-de-sac at the end of Pinebluff Trail, but plenty of additional open staging area for trailers a short way up the access road. A second access point is located on Sierra Pine Drive, also off Village Green Parkway.
To get to the Hunter Lake area from the west side of the mountain, take Boomtown Garson Road exit off Interstate 80 west of Reno.
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