2024 Rides
Additional rides may be added at a later date. This will depend on registration.
Four-Wheel Drive is recommended and a minimum of 400cc.
We will be staging daily from the Antelope Valley Fire Station located at 1166 Larson Lane in Coleville.
Please note that rides with 5 or fewer registered vehicles may be combined with other rides.
Also note that unless otherwise stated in the ride description, you will need to provide your own sack lunch, water, soda, gas, etc. while on the rides.
Mileage indicated is round trip and approximate. Be prepared with water and extra fuel. It is your responsibility!
Flags and Helmets are required on all ATV's and UTV's. Safety glasses or goggles are recommended.
Difficulty Definitions
Beginner: These rides are almost wholly on dirt roads in the trail system, some may contain graveled road sections. Some of the beginner rides may include short moderately steep sections or switchbacks.
Intermediate: These rides generally include some road and ATV trail portions with some steep, rough, or challenging trails. A ride may also be intermediate in nature due to its length.
Advanced: These rides will generally include portions that are steep, rough, and otherwise difficult to maneuver. In some cases, rides are listed as advanced because of the length of the ride. NOT FOR BEGINNING RIDERS!
We do not currently offer any beginner rides. All rides are intermediate and advanced.
Rider vs. Non-Rider
Rider: Any person that is on a ride is considered a rider. Whether the person is driving or is a passenger.
Non Rider: Any person that does not go on any ride and only attends non-ride events. Such as: breakfasts, dinners, social, etc.
#1 Lobdell Lake
Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced
Distance: 55 miles
Trail Head: Antelope Valley Fire Station
Capacity: 20 Vehicles
OHV Type: ATV & UTV
Maximum Elevation: 9,600 ft
This ride leaves from the trail head and follows a dirt road high above the West Walker River. The views become more spectacular with each mile traveled. The first stop is at the scenic Lobdell Lake, at elevation 9,239 ft. After this stop, we will continue along a ridge line with some of the best views of the Sierra Nevada’s. The trail then becomes narrower, rocky, and steep. Ride the “roller coaster” along Jackass Creek with another stop at Desert Creek. Then, back on the trail headed for home.
#2 Quaint Cabin
Difficulty: Intermediate
Distance: 55 miles
Trail Head: Antelope Valley Fire Station
Capacity: 20 Vehicles
OHV Type: ATV & UTV
Maximum Elevation: 8,271 ft (optional 9,100 ft)
Leave from the Fire Station. Travel along a dirt trail stopping along the way to see an old mine, vistas of the Eastern Sierra, then out along a canyon and ridges. Ride along an old windy trail amongst the free-range cattle. Keep a sharp eye out for deer and other wildlife. Then we ride to the old Nugent cabin (elev. 8,271 ft) as our destination. A short-ways past our stop is the original cabin, use your imagination to take yourself back in time and picture the activities that once took place here. Make sure you see the old “river water” shower!
#3 Desert Creek
Difficulty: Intermediate
Distance: 55 miles
Trail Head: Antelope Valley Fire Station
Capacity: 20 Vehicles
OHV Type: ATV & UTV
Maximum Elevation: 7,250 ft
This ride leaves directly from the Fire Station. The stops along the way include an old mine and a rest along a beautiful creek. This ride includes both forest and high desert riding. You will cross streams as we head to the picturesque town of Wellington in Smith Valley, Nevada. Lunch stop will be at quaint restaurant where you can purchase lunch or bring your own lunch and eat outside. The ride continues along the West Walker River with views of the Antelope Valley from the north.
#7 Bodie Returning for 2024 !
Difficulty: Intermediate
Distance: 40 miles
Trail Head: North of Bridgeport (You must transport your UTV 40 miles from the Antelope Valley Fire Station)
Capacity: 20 Vehicles
OHV Type: ATV & UTV
Maximum Elevation: 9,300 ft
Please note: A park entry fee of $8 per adult and $5 per child is required on this ride. Payment is due at park upon entry and is your responsibility. You will have 2-3 hours to walk around and explore the old town of Bodie.
This ride requires all ATV's/UTV's to be transported (your responsibility) 40 miles to a trailhead north of Bridgeport. We will caravan from the Antelope Valley Fire Station and head south along highway 395 to our staging area. This ride starts out at 6,500 ft elevation. We follow an old road out east of Bridgeport and then turn south, attaining an elevation of over 9,300 ft. Then we drop down into the Bodie Historic Park. Make sure to get a tour of the old stamping mill. This is HIGHLY recommended! And don't forget to bring your camera. Bring your lunch as there are no services inside Bodie. Then we mount up and head towards home.
On the drive back, stop in Bridgeport for an ice cream at Jolly Kone and discover all that Bridgeport has to offer!
#14 Mount Patterson
Difficulty: Advanced
Distance: 70 miles
Trail Head: Antelope Valley Fire Station
Capacity: 20 Vehicles
OHV Type: ATV & UTV
Maximum Elevation: 11,673 ft
Spare tires required. Four-wheel drive required. Two-wheel drive and sport quads not allowed. We reserve the right to exclude anyone we feel is not capable of doing this ride.
This ride leaves from the Antelope Valley Fire Station along a dirt road high above the West Walker River. The views become more spectacular with each mile traveled. The first stop is at the scenic Lobdell Lake, elevation 9,239 ft. After this stop, we continue east and start our climb to the top of Mount Patterson (elev. 11,673 ft). After climbing through trees we hit the steep switchbacks and arrive in what most people call “moonscape”. We will stop at the top of Mt. Patterson for picture taking. From here, we will head southeast and descend the “moonscape” for towards Belfort, an old mining area with a couple of old buildings. We finish up by heading east then south, going around the mountain on our way back home.
#17 Virginia City Overnight New for 2024 !
Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced
Distance: 85 miles per day, 2 days, fuel stop and overnight stay
Trail Head: Antelope Valley Fire Station
Capacity: 12 Vehicles
OHV Type: UTV only
Maximum Elevation: 9,200 ft
Spare tires and extra fuel are required. Four-wheel drive UTVs only. Two-wheel drive and quads not allowed. We reserve the right to exclude anyone we feel is not capable of doing this ride.
This is a long ride with an overnight stay in a hotel in Virginia City. You are responsible for the cost of your own room and meals. We will have a discounted block of rooms at a local hotel. After you have signed up for this ride, we will notify you to contact the hotel and book your own reservation.
This 170 mile two-day trip will create a lifetime of memories!
Note: This ride is available only once during the entire Jamboree, leaving on Monday, and returning on Tuesday. Due to the popularity of this ride, participation will be on a first come, first served basis. Only 12 vehicles are allowed on this ride. If you participate in this ride, you will need to arrive in Coleville on Sunday and be prepared to leave early on Monday. Breakfast will not be provided on this day.
This ride takes off from the Antelope Valley Fire Station. We head north to Wellington then into and through the Pine Nut Mountains. We will ride over various ridges and through grass covered valleys towards the Carson River. After crossing the river and Highway 50, we will climb into the mountains towards our overnight destination of Virginia City, Nevada.
We will spend the night at a hotel in Virginia City. After breakfast, we will gas up at a local gas station for the ride towards home. Upon leaving Virginia City, we will take a somewhat different route than the previous day and eventually return to the Fire Station.
#21 Pine Nut Mountains
Difficulty: Advanced
Distance: 115 miles
Trail Head: Antelope Valley Fire Station
Capacity: 20 Vehicles
OHV Type: ATV & UTV
Maximum Elevation: 8,800 ft
We reserve the right to exclude anyone we feel is not capable of doing this ride. 4x4 is required, 2-wheel drive and Sport Quads are not allowed!
This ride leaves from the Antelope Valley Fire Station and proceeds to the small town of Wellington Nevada. We wind our way through Smith Valley until we start climbing thru Ricky Canyon. We reach a high point of over 9000'.
We descend going through mountain tops each with spectacular views and through valleys with Aspens and small creeks. This ride has a bit of everything but most importantly it has beautiful views and vistas galore.
Spectacular views and wildlife abounds. Bring your camera. Bring your lunch as we will stop along the way to eat.
#25 Wheeler Flat New for 2024 !
Difficulty: Advanced
Distance: 110 miles
Trail Head: Antelope Valley Fire Station
Capacity: 20 Vehicles
OHV Type: ATV & UTV
Maximum Elevation: 8,450 ft
Beginners and Intermediates are NOT allowed on this ride. This ride can be 8+ hours long and is a fast-paced ride! If you are a slow rider, this is not the ride for you. You are responsible for carrying your own water and extra fuel. We reserve the right to exclude anyone we feel is not capable of doing this ride. 4x4 is required, 2-wheel drive and Sport Quads are not allowed.
This ride takes off from the Antelope Valley Fire Department. At around 110 miles, this ride will have it all, historic ghost towns, pioneer cemeteries, mining sites, amazing geological features, winding trails, water crossings, and thousands of feet in elevation change. Despite the name, this ride is not flat. It gets it's name from an old ghost town along the way.
First we cross the Sweetwater Mountains, then wind our way through various sandy valleys and ridges. If the group isn't too large, we'll stop at the Rockland Mine that has a year-round ice flow inside (you can look but not safe to enter). Then we'll continue east through a beautiful red rock canyon to Wheeler Flat before turning and heading west to the Pine Grove ghost town. We'll visit a historical cemetery then proceed north towards Wilson Canyon. From there we head southwest through Desert Creek, maybe stop to view some old petroglyphs, then return home.
#26 Del Monte New for 2024 !
Difficulty: Advanced
Distance: 90 miles
Trail Head: North of Bridgeport (You must transport your UTV 40 miles from the Antelope Valley Fire Station)
Capacity: 20 Vehicles
OHV Type: ATV & UTV
Maximum Elevation: 9,300 ft
Note this is a fast-paced ride. If you are a slow rider, this is not the ride for you. You are responsible for carrying your own water and extra fuel. We reserve the right to exclude anyone we feel is not capable of doing this ride. 4x4 is required, 2-wheel drive and Sport Quads are not allowed.
This ride requires all ATVs/UTVs to be transported (your responsibility) 40 miles to a trailhead north of Bridgeport. We will caravan from the Antelope Valley Fire Station. We follow an old road, then turn south, attaining an elevation of over 9,300 ft. Then we drop down towards the Bodie Historic Park, but we do not stop. We continue north into Nevada, past the ghost town of Del Monte, and into the ghost town of Aurora, where we will have lunch. In the afternoon we will ride west to the old stamp mills of the Masonic ghost town, where we will take a break before heading back to the trailhead.
On the drive back, stop in Bridgeport for an ice cream at Jolly Kone and discover all that Bridgeport has to offer!