Why is this road here? There are no obvious signs of mining interests. As an isolated ridge on top of a steep mountain of sagebrush and juniper it does not seem necessary for fire suppression. The ridge lacks radio towers or other sensitive electronics. So basically, this road is here for me to enjoy unique …
I spend a fair amount of time tracing virtual lines in the dirt I find in the satellite view of maps online. I am particularly interested in finding a route north to south through Nevada. On a smaller scale I would like to find a dirt route from Reno to the Oregon border. But for …
My rides in this area, from road rides up Eagle Canyon Rd to dirt rides through Hungry Valley and Hungry Ridge to the north inspired me to find a route through these hills. The maps showed Dolores Dr ending on dirt roads on public lands (BLM) so I figured I could find a route paralleling …
Continue reading Ride Report: Hills on the West Side above Spanish Springs
Northern Nevada was visited by winter over the weekend but with our spotty snow flurries I did not know what conditions to expect above Hungry Valley. On the drive out to Hungry Valley I was able to point out to Dean Magnuson the vast terrain above Spanish Springs which is only enjoyed by OHV users. …
Continue reading Snow and Mud on the Western Slope of Hungry Ridge
This was my first trip planned to be chronicled here. This was my first day tour on my Salsa Fargo. And it was a long time coming! So what a perfect trip to invite my friends Billy and Amy. Also a first at riding with them. I had ridden all around this area by road …