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Ruby Lake, 65 miles SE of Elko, is a 17,125-acre marsh and national wild life refuge that is home to hundreds of wetland species. Ruby Lake is extremely remote, making it a perfect get-away for fishing, hunting, wildlife observation, and photography. State-record catches have been made for rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, tiger trout, cutthroat trout, and largemouth bass. Ruby Marsh has strict boating regulations to help maintain the purity of the water as well as the integrity of the wildlife habitat, as per the brochure available at refuge headquarters and area offices of NDOW, BLM, and Chambers of Commerce. (fws.gov/refuge/ruby_lake or 775-779-2237)
Download the Fishing Seasons and Regulations Manual at ndow.org or call 775-623-6565. If stream fishing is your passion, find excellent suggestions at exploreelko.com/recreation/summer/stream_fishing.php.
HIKING AND HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDING
With miles and miles of trails through the back country, there is hardly a better place for hiking or horseback riding to be found than our area. When hiking in any remote area, for safety, remember to tell a friend where you are going and when you plan to be back, take plenty of food and water and dress appropriately.
The Ruby Mountains are Nevada’s most wet and verdant, mountain range. Just 20 minutes from the town of Elko, Lamoille Canyon Road provides a fertile and green respite from the surrounding area’s sparser desert ecosystem. Hikers can explore more than 100 miles of trails at the end of the 13.5-mile paved road, which winds around the base of the 11,249-foot Ruby Dome. 775-752-3357 or www.myscenicdrives.com/drives/nevada/lamoille-canyon-scenic-byway
With 3.9 million acres, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is the largest national Forest outside of Alaska. Extensive info at www.fs.fed.us/r4/htnf. The ranger office at 2035 Last Chance Road in Elko (775-738-5171) also has info on the Jarbidge area, with 38 mountain summits, many trails with spec- tacular scenery, jagged peaks and verdant alpine meadows.
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In the off-season, Elko’s local ski area, SnoBowl, has numerous two track routes and cross-country riding areas for beginner and intermediate riders. Pedal to the top of the ski run to see spectacular views of Elko and the surrounding peaks on this 15-mile loop, which you can access by following 5th Street 6 miles north.
Farther away (42 miles), but with trails for all skill levels and well worth the trip, is Harrison Pass. This portion of the Humboldt National Forest rises from the valley floor to over 7,000 feet in elevation. For maps, stop in at ECVA at 700 Moren Way in Elko (775-738-4091), or visit: https://bit.ly/2CGWCFq.
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Likewise the Jack Creek area (north of Elko via SR 225 and 226) where Jack Creek Lodge (775-756-6556) offers a place to stop for a meal after a day of hiking.
For detailed information on horseback riding trails visit rubymountains.net or https://bit.ly/2RdMw2B or call ECVA at 775-738-4091.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Hamilton Stage Road Loop for beginner and intermediate skill levels can be accessed just outside Elko city limits. This historical trail offers fantastic views of Elko. Side trails to the south lead to Four Mile Canyon, South Fork State Recreation Area, and the South Fork Humboldt River Canyon, route of the infamous Donner-Reed party in 1846.
ATV AND DIRT BIKE RIDING
ATV-enthusiasts have endless options in Elko County. ECVA, USDA Forest Service, BLM and other local governing bod- ies work together to designate areas as part of an adventure trail system. The Hamilton/Bullion route starts just three miles from Elko off Hamilton Stage Road and extends along the abandoned Oil Shale Mine, South Fork Reservoir and the historic route taken by the fated Donner-Reed party in 1846. Merritt Mountain/Sunflower Flat route, 80 miles north of Elko, covers 68 miles of country. The third OHV-designated area is south of Wells on US Hwy 93 and winds through wildlife viewing areas and Spruce Mountain, an abandoned mining town. ECVA has a wonderful listing of trails in the Elko Area Guide to Recreation, including others in Jarbidge, Stag Mountain, Charleston, School and Sherman Creek areas. (www.exploreelko.com or 775-738-4091)
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