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CONTENTS
Introduction 3 Motorcycling in Nevada Southern Rides 5 Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire State Park, Mt. Charleston, CrystalPahrump Loop, Goodsprings, Laughlin Western Rides  Lake Tahoe & Genoa Loop, Paradise Valley Central Ride 6 US Highway 50, Carroll Summit Variation Northern Rides 9 Elko Area: Jiggs, Lamoille Canyon, Secret Pass, Angel Lake Eastern Ride 23 Lincoln County The Rules 25 Helmet Laws Bike Events 26 Nevadas Bike Rallies

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OREGON
Denio

To Boise

IDAHO
Owyhee Mountain City Paradise Valley Jarbidge

To Twin Falls

McDermitt

Jackpot

95
140
Orovada

93

290
Wells

447
Gerlach Empire

Winnemucca

789
Battle Mountain

225
229

231

80
West Wendover
To Salt Lake City

Elko

CALIFORNIA

80

Lamoille
227 228

Carlin

93
Pyramid Lake Lovelock

305

93

ALT

278

80
446

Nixon Wadsworth Fallon Austin Eureka

R OAD

93

Washoe Valley Crystal Bay Incline Village 89 Lake Tahoe Stateline

To Sacramento

431 28

341

To Sacramento

50

To Yosemite N.P.

Schurz Minden Gabbs Genoa Gardnerville Yerington Smith 395 Walker Valley Lake Wellington Hawthorne

Carson City 95

Virginia City Silver Springs Dayton ALT

Sparks Fernley

50 95
361 844

722

TH

E I N AM

RICA

E LO N E L I E S T

50

McGill Ely Baker

Round Mountain
377

Belmont

Lund

Luning Mina

376

6
318
Tonopah
T TH E E XT R A

93
322

To Yosemite N.P.

95 6
To Bishop

CA

LIF

ST

Rachel
RIA
L H IG HW
AY

OR

375

Hiko

Pioche Panaca

NI

95
267

Caliente Ash Springs 317 Alamo

To Scottys Castle

373

160
158

156 157

North Las Vegas

147

15

Pahrump

Las Vegas
159

Lake Mead Henderson

Western Rides Northern Rides Central Ride Eastern Ride Southern Rides

161

Jean Primm

15

Boulder City

95
Searchlight Lake Mohave
163

To Los Angeles

Cal-Nev-Ari

Laughlin

To Needles

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ARIZONA

Rhyolite
To Death Valley

93
Beatty Amargosa Valley Indian Springs

374

168 Moapa

Mesquite To St. George Logandale Overton

UTAH
To St. George

Verdi

Reno

445

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Nevada. A land of extremes. One of the cowboys last havens and a

refuge for wild horses and bighorn sheep. Soaring mountains looming over ghost towns, plunging valleys snaking through terrain carved, crashed, and dragged into place by natures most powerful forces. And we havent even mentioned Las Vegas yet. All the excitement, adventure, and intrigue within our borders is yours for the taking. Our roads are endless. Lets ride.

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Mesquite

Indian Springs

169
Overton Valley of Fire State Park

156 160 158

93 95
157 159

15

93
147

Mt. Charleston Pahrump Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area

Las Vegas
215 Henderson

Lake Mead Hoover Dam

160

161

Jean

165
Nelson

15

CA

Primm

LIF

7
164

OR

NI

Colorado River

95

Boulder City

Searchlight

Lake Mohave

95
Cal-Nev-Ari

163

Laughlin

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1 LAS VEGAS
A concentrated collection of neon and lights, the Strip has been designated an All-American Road and is Americas only nighttime Scenic Byway.

The Ride (7.5 miles): Start at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas
sign a half-mile south of Mandalay Bay near Russell Road and continue north on Las Vegas Boulevard.

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2 Red Rock canyon

Red Rocks proximity to Vegas makes this little ride a big favorite. The route follows a one-way paved road past red sandstone peaks and features self-guided trails, picnic areas, and vista pull-outs.

The Ride (44 miles): Follow Charleston Boulevard until it turns into
SR 159 near the outskirts of town, about 10 miles from the Strip. Follow SR 159 around the Red Rock Scenic Loop on SR 159 south to Blue Diamond, 23 miles. A left on SR 160 will take you back to Las Vegas, 11 miles.

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3 Valley of fire State Park

This is Nevadas oldest and largest state park, filled with petrified wood and unusual rock formations like the Seven Sisters, Mouses Tank, and Elephant Rock.

The Ride (128 miles): Take Interstate 15 north from Las Vegas to SR
169 at Exit 93, 51 miles. Follow SR 169 through Logandale and into the park via the Valley of Fire Road and back to I-15, 45 miles. I-15 south will take you the 32 miles back to Las Vegas.

4 Mount CharleSton
At 11,915 feet, Charleston Peak is the highest point in southern Nevada. When summertime temperatures soar in Las Vegas, the mountain air will be a pleasant 20 to 25 degrees cooler a perfect complement to limestone peaks and beautiful canyons.

The Ride (87 miles): On US 95, head north from Las Vegas to Lee Canyon Road (SR 156), 30 miles. Follow Lee Canyon west up the mountain and turn left on Deer Creek Road (SR 158), 15 miles. After nine miles turn left on Kyle Canyon Road (SR 157) and follow it back to US 95, 17 miles. From US 95 its 16 miles south back to Las Vegas.

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5 CRYSTAL-PAHRUMP LOOP
This ride takes you through the Paiute Indian Reservation and Indian Springs, home of Creech Air Force Base and the Predator reconnaissance aircraft. Make it a day trip or stay at a biker bed and breakfast in Crystal or a hotel in Pahrump. At Mountain Springs enjoy the winding mountain road and outstanding desert scenery.

The Ride (157 miles): On US 95 head north from Las Vegas to SR 160,
69 miles. Follow SR 160 to mile marker 32 and turn right to Crystal, eight miles round trip from SR 160. Follow SR 160 south to Pahrump and Mountain Springs and back to Las Vegas, 80 miles.

6 GOODSPRINGS
The Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings is where Clark Gable waited for news about his wife, Carole Lombard, who was killed in a plane crash on nearby Potosi Mountain. These days the mood is pointedly more upbeat at this biker-friendly bar.

The Ride (76 miles): On I-15, head south from Las Vegas to SR 161 at
exit 12, 31 miles. Follow SR 161 to Goodsprings, seven miles. Follow the same route back to Las Vegas, 38 miles.

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7 LAS VEGAS TO LAUGHLIN

Highways 95 and 163 cross some of the most stunning desert landscapes in Nevada. Lunch in Boulder City is a great break after the frenetic pace of Las Vegas, and keep an eye out for the state animal, the desert bighorn sheep, as you pass the highway-adjacent Highland Range Crucial Bighorn Habitat. A dip in the Colorado River or a Laughlin resort pool will make for a relaxing end to a great ride.

The Ride (103 miles): On US 95 (also US 93), drive south from Las
Vegas to Boulder City, 23 miles. Backtrack four miles back to US 95 and continue south 56 miles to SR 163. Continue east 20 miles to Laughlin.

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Paradise Valley

445
Verdi

140

9
290
Winnemucca

Reno

Sparks

80 80

80
Mt. Rose

395
341
Virginia City Washoe Lake State Silver Park City Dayton

8
89
Incline 431 267 Village Kings Beach

28
Tahoe City

Crystal Bay

28

Lake Tahoe
Glenbrook

50 50
Carson City
Carson River

89
Emerald Bay

50
Zephyr Cove Stateline

Genoa

395
Minden

207 206

88

Gardnerville

50
395

Topaz Lake

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8 Lake Tahoe & Genoa Loop

A ride around Lake Tahoe will show you why it is considered the jewel of the Sierra. Take a mid-trip break at Emerald Bay then re-energize in Nevadas oldest town, Genoa, at the biker-friendly Genoa Bar and Saloon, the oldest watering hole in Nevada.

The Ride (74 miles): LAkE TAhoE Loop. From US 395 in south Reno,
take Mount Rose highway (SR 431) southwest to Incline Village, 28 miles. Turn right on SR 28 into California and to Tahoe City, 14 miles. California SR 89 follows the west shore of the lake past Emerald Bay and to South Lake Tahoe, 27 miles. Turn left onto US 50 and back to Nevada at Stateline, five miles.

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The Ride (32 miles): Spooner Summit to Genoa. From Stateline,

riders have two options depending on their skill level. Less experienced riders can opt to follow uS 50 over Spooner Summit east to uS 395 in the Carson Valley, 22 miles. turn right on uS 395 and follow it one mile to Jacks Valley road. another right on Jacks Valley road leads nine miles to Genoa.

The Ride (17 miles): KinGSbury Grade to Genoa. more experienced

riders will enjoy the scenery and the challenging, steep, winding ride down Kingsbury Grade. From Stateline, turn right onto Sr 207 and follow for 11 miles to Sr 206. turn left on Sr 206 and follow north to Genoa, six miles.

For both variations, follow Jacks Valley Road north from Genoa to US 395, nine miles, and back to Reno, 34 miles.

9 PARADISE VALLEY
the town of paradise Valley is a quaint and quiet place to take a picnic lunch or stop at the local watering hole and general store. Just a short ride north of Winnemucca, paradise Valley is the center of a ranching and farming oasis in the middle of the nevada desert.

The Ride (80 miles): From Winnemucca, take uS 95 north to Sr 290,

22 miles. Follow Sr 290 to paradise Valley, 18 miles. Follow the same route back to Winnemucca, 40 miles.
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Fernley Sparks

80

ALT ALT

Truckee River Silver Springs

95

50

95
Fallon

305
Stillwater National Wildlife 121 Refuge

50
Carroll Summit

Austin HumboldtToiyabe National Forest

50
To Carson City

Sheckler Res. Lahontan State Recreation Area

50 95
839

Middlegate

ALT

95

722

Walker River
ALT

361

Reese River

376

95
Yerington

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10 US 50, CARR oLL SU mmiT VARiAT ioN

The Loneliest Road in America is US 50 through Nevada, which cuts across the original Pony Express Trail. Keep your eyes open for the famous shoe tree outside of Fallon and plan to stop at Middlegate Stations watering hole before taking a detour on SR 722 over Carroll Summit. End your trans-Nevada with a visit to Lehman Caves and the rocky glacier at Great Basin National Park.

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To West Wendover

50

Eureka

892

93 50
HumboldtToiyabe National Forest Ely

893

50
Great Basin National Park

488

Baker

The Ride (388 miles): From Carson City, follow US 50 east to Middlegate, 109 miles. From Middlegate follow US 50 for three miles to SR 722. Turn right on SR 722 and follow for 59 miles back to US 50. Follow US 50 east one mile to Austin. From Austin, continue east on US 50 to Eureka, 70 miles. Ely is another 78 miles east on US 50. Follow US 50 east from Ely to SR 487, 57 miles. SR 487 will take you to Baker, five miles, and SR 488 leads the remaining six miles to Great Basin National Park.

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Humboldt River

225 229

230

231 232

Wells

80

11

Elko Carlin

13
228

80

Spring Creek 227 Lamoille HumboldtToiyabe National Forest

14

Secret Pass

229

12
Jiggs

93

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11 ANGEL LAKE
Angel Lake Scenic Byway is located in the East Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, an impressive backdrop as you make your way toward Angel Lake via this steep and winding road with terrain changing as the altitude increases.

The Ride (24 miles): From Wells, take SR 231 southwest, 12 miles.
Follow the same route back to Wells, 12 miles.

12 JIGGS
The small town of Jiggs is located along the Hastings Cutoff of the California National Historic Trail. Be sure to visit the only operating business in Jiggs, the local watering hole.

The Ride (68 miles round trip): From Elko, take SR 227 south to SR
228, seven miles. Turn right on SR 228 and continue for 27 miles to Jiggs. Follow the same route back to Elko, 34 miles.

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13 LAMOILL E CANYON
Lamoille Canyon is the gateway to the lofty peaks of the Ruby Mountains, renowned as one of the most beautiful ranges in Nevada.

The Ride (64 miles round trip): From Elko to the end of Lamoille
Canyon Road is 32 miles south on SR 227. Follow the same route back to Elko, 32 miles.

14 SECRET PASS
This pass separates the East Humboldt Range and Ruby Mountain sections, also known as Nevadas Swiss Alps.

The Ride (78 miles round trip): From Elko, follow I-80, 18 miles
east to Halleck at exit 321. Secret Pass is 21 miles south on SR 229. Follow the same route back to Elko, 39 miles.

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Spring Valley State Park Pioche

322
Echo Canyon State Park

320
Cathedral Gorge State Park Panaca

hite River

319

93
317

Caliente KershawRyan State Park

Beaver Dam State Park

anagat onal life Refuge

93
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15 Linco Ln county
If the rides in this guide were rated, this one would get five stars. Thats one for each of Lincoln Countys five state parks, some of the best-kept secrets in Nevada. Bikers who venture here will be rewarded with some of the most varied, scenic riding the state has to offer. This ride will take you to three of the five parks. Make Caliente, 149 miles north of Las Vegas, your base to enjoy rural Nevada at its best.

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The Ride (101 miles): From Caliente, travel 16 miles north on US 93

to Cathedral Gorge State Park. Continue north on US 93 for five miles to SR 320, turn left, and travel 11 miles to Caselton. Take US 93 south two miles to Pioche. Next take the SR 322 turnoff four miles east of Pioche and follow the paved road through the Echo Canyon State Park, past the lake and into Rose Valley. Turn right after crossing the bridge. This route leads you through Eagle Valley, home of the little community of Ursine, where Eagle Valley Resort has cold drinks and snacks. From Echo Canyon to the campground at Spring Valley is about 10 miles, 20 miles round trip. Continue back on SR 322 south for 18 miles to Pioche. Make sure to stop at the biker-friendly, local watering hole or catch a home-cooked burger. The return to Caliente is 25 miles on US 93.

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RULES

NDOT wOulD like yOu TO kNOw ThaT

Motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other drivers in Nevada. There are also some special conditions:

Motorcyclists must wear helmets in Nevada. have the right to use a complete lane of traffic. motocycles may share a lane if the operators both agree to do so. may not pass or ride next to another vehicle in the same travel lane. may not be driven between vehicles in adjacent lanes even if vehicles are stopped. Police officers are an exception.

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Bike EVENTS
LaughLin Riv e R R u n - L au g hLi n , n v
April 22-26, 2009 laughlinriverrun.com April 21-25, 2010 Dal-Con Promotions presents the annual Laughlin River Run sponsored by Laughlin Tourism Committee and Southern California Harley Davidson Dealers Association, where more than 60,000 will gather for concerts, a poker run, vendors, and a custom bike show.

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June 5-6, 2009 thunderrallys.com June 4-5, 2010 Private pool party, BBQ, mud wrestling, beer belly contest, and bikini contest with cash prizes.

Run- a-Mucca - W i n eMu c ca , n v

May 22-24, 2009 runamucca.com May 28-30, 2010 Annual event on Memorial Day weekend includes $1,000 poker run, motorcycle and stunt shows, free live concerts, vendors, and the burning bike.

S TRee T vib RaT i o nS S P Ri n g Fe v e R RaL LY - S Pa R K S , n v

June 5-7, 2009 roadshowsreno.com June 4-6, 2010 A shorter version of the popular Street Vibrations in Reno, hosted at Victorian Square.

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FALLON OCTAN E F E S T - FA L L O N , N V
June 11-14, 2009 octanefest.com June 2010 (dates TBD) Off-road, dirt track, and drag races, truck pulls, concerts, vendors, and demos. For motorcycle flat track and dirt track racing visit nevadaracer.com

ELKO JAMBOR E E - E L KO, N V

June 19-21, 2009 elkomotorcyclejamboree.com June 18-20, 2010 Concerts by national entertainers, all-day and all-night entertainment, organized rides to Elkos most scenic areas, and more!

S TREET ViBRAT iO N S - R E N O, N V
September 23-27, 2009 roadshowsreno.com September 22-26, 2010 Bikes of all makes and models will roll in for five days of celebrating music, metal, and motorcycles.

LAS VEGAS B iK E F E S T - L A S V E G A S , N V
October 1-4, 2009 lasvegasbikefest.com Sept. 30 Oct. 3, 2010 40,000 bikers hit Sin City every year to enjoy live music, food, and the Master Builders Bike Show.

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