Elko Trail Systems

07/03/2026

Elko County has an opportunity to shape the future of near-town trails for decades to come.

Diversified Consulting Services has completed the draft Humboldt-Rubies Trail Feasibility Study and is now seeking input from all stakeholders.

Your perspective matters. This is our chance to help shape a regional trail network that reflects our community's needs.

Click the link below to access the document. It is rather large, so if your time is short, dive into the phase that interests you most. The Comment period closes July 30, 2026. Send feedback to Mike Murphy - [email protected].

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w12MqD06D5sDbnDBHC7jQGzooGwamo1t/view?usp=drive_link

Preparation of this document was championed by the Elko Trail System Initiative and the grant application was submitted by Elko County. It was made possible by the Transportation Alternative Program administered by the Nevada Department of Transportation.

06/07/2026

Tyrone Minton smoothed out the chunky sections left in the wake of the fire crew training, helping bring the tread into shape. Big thank you to Phrank and Jarrod for putting in the hand work to finish it off. Rain clouds are in the forecast - hoping 203 sits right under them.

"Just getting started!" - Tyrone

06/05/2026

Today, personnel from multiple agencies participated in fireline construction training at the Lamoille Summit Trail System, led by the Wildland Fire Service. The training highlighted skills that translate directly to sustainable trail construction and stewardship on our public lands.

Tomorrow from 9:00 am to noon, Elko trail leads will follow up. All volunteers are welcome! Come swing a tool, hike in the tread, ride through the corridor, or just check out the progress.

05/29/2026

Logo reveal for LSTS! Thank you to Ebin Price, an Advanced Graphic Design student in Nicole Swimley’s class at Elko High School, for creating such a great product.

Curtis Moore, Elko County Natural Resource Director, pounds in the first temporary sign at the Hilltop Trailhead.

05/19/2026

Next trail effort is Saturday, June 6th at 9:00 am, led by Tyrone Minton.

The remainder of 201 is about 95% pruning work. We’re looking for 2–3 people to help prune, with a second two-person crew following behind to remove duff and smooth the tread. If all goes well, we should make it to the 205, which will involve similar construction.

Please note: three white flags mark areas that are off-limits following the latest migratory bird survey. Do not enter those areas.

Email elkotrails.com or text Leslie at 775-388-4247 for more information or to join the effort.

Awesome Trail Build on Saturday!!! Elko Trail Systems

201 is coming along, some more side hill work needed in a couple spots but it’s rideable.

Our biological survey will expire so please do not cross the white flags as those areas are not permitted for further disturbance at this time.

05/10/2026

Compilation of clips from yesterday’s work out on LSTS. Thank you to Elko Velo members Matt, Austin, Chris, and Stefan for getting things rolling.

05/10/2026

Second day of LSTS construction in the books. Seeing trail take shape on the ground after over a decade of work to make it possible is pretty special.

They’ll be heading out again this Friday, the 15th at 9:00 am. Whether you want to swing a tool, ride in the tread, or just see the progress for yourself - come join us. Every set of hands, hooves, and wheels helps move the project forward.

05/09/2026

We’ll be back out at Hilltop tomorrow if you have a hand to lend, want to help scratch in trail, or just want to come see the lay of the land and where this system is headed. We’re cleared to build nearly three miles of trail over the next week and a half!

Trail Days. Come support us making Elko Trail Systems

Saturday, May 9th start about 9am.

Boots and pants recommend, trail tools provided.

Very important: we don’t have all of either trail fully cleared or released for construction. Only work on trail approved by on site trail steward(s).

Take the Jiggs Hwy (NV 228) 3.5mi to Hilltop Rd and turn right. Trailhead is on the right