Best Places to Off-Road in Nevada

Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops

This short article focuses on the best off-road trails in Nevada. It also sheds light on Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops for use on off-road trails in Nevada.

What is the most popular off-road vehicle in Nevada? 

UTV Side-by-Side Rentals: The most common (and comfy!) way to see Nevada’s thousands of miles of trails is on a side-by-side OHV, some of which come equipped with more bells and whistles than a Cadillac!

• Can-Am Maverick MAX X3 


• Yamaha YXZ UTV


• Honda Pioneer 1000

Image Resource: Honda AVT Side-by-Side
If a UTV side-by-side isn’t your style, here are three of the most popular SUVs used in Nevada:

• Jeep Wrangler 


• Toyota 4Runner


• Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Image Source: CBI Off-Road

Note: Timbren SES products have made-to-measure 4x4 suspension upgrades for your SUV.

What are the best places to go off-road in NV?

Top 10 Off-Road Driving Trails in Nevada:

Hunter Lake Trail 

Generally considered a challenging route, this 21.9-km trail near Reno, Nevada takes an average of 7 h 8 min to complete. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. 

Photo Source: AllTrails Hunter Lake Trail Guide

• Genoa Peak OHV Trail 
  
  
  
  • Generally considered an easy route, this 15.4-km point-to-point trail near Genoa, Nevada takes an average of 4 h 50 min to complete. The best times to visit this trail are May through November.
  
  
  
  


• Burro Wash OHV Trail (moderate)
  
  
  
  • Generally considered a moderately challenging route, this 38.9-km out-and-back trail near Boulder City, Nevada takes an average of 11 h 30 min to complete. This trail is great for off-road driving, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
  
  
  
  


• Valley of Fire OHV Loop (moderate)
  
  
  
  • Generally considered a moderately challenging route, this 35.7-km loop trail near Overton, Nevada takes an average of 7 h 47 min to complete. This is a popular trail for off-road driving, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day
  
  
  
  


• Old Geiger Grade OHV Trail (easy)
  
  
  
  • Check out this 4.7-km point-to-point trail near Reno, Nevada. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 2 min to complete. The best times to visit this trail are May through September.
  
  
  
  


• Wheeler Pass OHV Trail 
  
  
  
  • Generally considered a challenging route, this 43.3-km point-to-point trail near Indian Springs, Nevada takes an average of 11 h 56 min to complete. This trail is great for off-road driving, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
  
  
  
  


• Cottonwood Pass OHV Trail 
  
  
  
  • Generally considered a moderately challenging route, this 22.0-km point-to-point trail near Blue Diamond, Nevada takes an average of 6 h 1 min to complete. This is a popular trail for off-road driving, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
  
  
  
  


• Pine Grove Ghost Town Trail 
  
  
  
  • Get to know this 15.3-km out-and-back trail near Yerington, Nevada. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 15 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and off-road driving, The best times to visit this trail are May through September
  
  
  
  


• Jumbo Grade Trail
  
  
  
  • Generally considered a moderately challenging route, this 22.7-km loop trail near Washoe Valley, Nevada takes an average of 6 h 42 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, horseback riding, and off-road driving. The best times to visit this trail are May through September.
  
  
  
  


• Lagomarsino Petroglyphs
  
  
  
  • Experience this 23.5-km out-and-back trail near Reno, Nevada. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 46 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.
  
  
  
  

What are the needed suspension upgrades to consider for off-road vehicles?

One of the smaller components of a suspension system is the bump stop. If you understand the purpose of a bump stop, then you know how they work. Factory bump stops limit the travel of the springs and protect the axle and frame to a certain extent by preventing the metal frame from smashing down on the metal axle (as in a straight-axle setup).

There are basically three types of bump stops:

1. Factory bump stops


2. Hydraulic bump stops

Active Off-road Bumpstops

All 3 types minimize the damage caused when the suspension bottoms out. However, the best suspension upgrade for an off-road vehicle is an off-road bump stop. Here’s why:

Off-road bump stops take it one step further by helping to maintain better ride quality on rough terrain, as well as giving the driver more control over the vehicle. Active Off-Road Bumpstops are designed to absorb the constant stress of bottoming out by providing a softer cushion between frame and axle.

Why are Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops the best solution?

Active Off-Road Bumpstops – another great product from Timbren Industries – are made of natural rubber and come in many shapes and sizes. Depending on what you drive when you go off-roading, there is an Active Off-Road Bumpstops kit that will fit your off-road vehicle. 

Active Off-Road Bumpstops are the best solution for your off-road vehicle for many reasons:

1. Easy installation


2. Zero maintenance


3. Smooth Axle Engagement


4. Maximum Control


5. Spend more time on the trail


6. 100-Day Satisfaction Guarantee


7. No B.S. Lifetime Warranty

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