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Wall Canyon Wilderness Study Area

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Trail Overview

Escape to this secluded and beautiful area in northern Washoe County. 
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Trail Uses
Utv/jeep driving Atv riding Dirt biking
Location
Washoe County
Length
131.90 miles (Network)
Town
Reno
Surface
Lake/Pond, Dirt
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No
Wilderness Study Areas
Wall Canyon Wilderness Study Area
Other Activities
Hiking Mountain Biking Paddling Horseback Riding
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Description

Two popular recreation sites in the area are Wall Canyon Reservoir and Boulder Reservoir. The Wall Canyon Reservoir is a BLM and NDOW managed site with a campground, picnic tables and a vault toilet. Both the Boulder and Wall Canyon Reservoirs are stocked with trout, so fishing is always great and you are guaranteed to have little competition. 

Hiking trails are not defined but is allowed within the wilderness study area. 

Check out this short video from PBS Outdoor Nevada to learn more about fishing in Wall Canyon!

Other Information

For the latest fishing report, visit Fish NV. 

For more information on OHV rules and regulations in Nevada, visit https://ohv.nv.gov/

Portions of these trails border a designated wilderness area, only hikers and equestrians are allowed within the wilderness boundary. 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. Horses are allowed and only certified weed free hay can be brought in.

Trail Manager

For more information visit the NDOW website or contact: 

Nevada Department of Wildlife - Western Region
1100 Valley Rd.
Reno, Nevada 89512
Phone: (775) 688-1506
ndowinfo@ndow.org
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Bureau of Land Management - Surprise Field Station
602 Cressler Street
Cedarville, California 96104
Phone: (530) 279-6101
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Trail Tips

Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Be aware of and limit the noise you and your group generate. Enjoy the sounds of nature.

Trailhead Information

Access to the Wall Canyon Reservoir is off of Wall Canyon Reservoir rd. and several trails can be accessed from here. 

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