Red Mountain

Fallon NV

Our trip out to Red Mountain was another great day exploring Nevada’s backcountry and seeing where the trail would take us. Like a lot of our runs, the destination was only part of the adventure.

We made our way through the desert toward Red Mountain, exploring the old roads and taking in the surrounding country along the way. The area offered plenty of the things we enjoy about getting off the pavement, with wide open Nevada views, old trails, mining history, and places that most people simply drive past without ever knowing they’re there.

By the Numbers

Trail Log Summary

184 mi

Trail Miles

3

Ghost Towns Documented

0

Cell Coverage Days

The Journey

Navigating the Clan Alpine

Day one began with a deep dive into the Clan Alpine Range, immediately leaving pavement behind. We followed faint two-tracks through dense sagebrush, crossing several dry washes before reaching the first set of historic mining claims. The trail demanded careful wheel placement, but rewarded us with solitude.

Day two pushed us further east, exploring the remnants of an old mill site nestled in a hidden canyon. We documented several weathered headframes and stone foundations, imagining the lives of those who once worked these remote claims. Camp was set under a vast, star-filled Great Basin sky.

— Twilight Descends

The vastness of the Great Basin at twilight, a moment of quiet reflection after days on dusty trails.

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