For those looking to get out and enjoy nature on their off-highway vehicles (OHV), the Shoshone Off-Highway Vehicle Trails offers the perfect opportunity.
Located in the scenic Shoshone Range, 25 miles south of Battle Mountain, the project saw the completion of Phase I in 2010 with a huge grand opening celebration held in June of that year. The project was headed by the Bureau of Lander Management.
Doug Furtado, manager for the BLM, Battle Mountain District, said at the grand opening ceremony that he was pleased with how successful it turned out.
“I think it is definitely a successful outcome in the investment of time and resources that everyone has put into this project,” he said. “It has been worthwhile. Projects like the Shoshone OHV Trail system are absolutely an appropriate way to meet increasing public demands for recreation activities, particularly with OHV use, and it’s BLM’s responsibility to ensure that we provide managed opportunities for OHV use on public land.”
The trailhead consists of a vault toilet, maps and signs. There are also warm-up loops and a learner’s loop for young riders located at the trailhead. The trail is well-signed and easy to navigate using the maps.
“The trail provides outstanding scenery of wildlife and natural landscapes,” said Todd Neville, who worked for the BLM, Battle Mountain District at the time but has since left. “This is the first professionally designed trail system built in Nevada specifically for ATVs and motorcycles.”
Maps are available at the trailhead, from the BLM office or from the Battle Mountain Chamber of Commerce. The maps are well-marked and show areas for beginner and intermediate levels, said Neville.
The public is encouraged to take advantage of all the trails have to offer.
