Independence Mtns snowmobile riding area
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Cascades / Sierra NevadaNevada

Independence Mtns

Nevada, United States

Ride prepared. Check current avalanche, weather, closure, and road information with the linked authority before departure.

Open/Close Dates

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  • None

Avalanche Conditions

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Sierra Avalanche Center Avalanche.org

Trail Map

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Wild Horse Reservoir or Gold Creek and Merritt Mountain A snowmobiling adventure in this neck of Nevada promises miles and miles of open range snowmobiling with a wide variety of terrain that begs to be explored. Distance: 65 miles from Elko Jack Creek and Independence Mountains Start your adventure from Jack Creek Lodge to discover this mountainous ranching country, with the Independence Range on the east and the Tuscaroras on the west. With a nearly 4,000 foot rise in elevation, the Independence offers a wide variety of terrain for all levels of experience. Distance: 58 miles from Elko

Trail Map for this riding area

Webcams

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Nearest Snotel

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  • Jack Creek Upper7377 ft
  • Jacks Peak8424 ft
  • Fry Canyon6798 ft

Weather

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Forecast for Independence Mtns area

Weather for this riding area

Search & Rescue

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Elko County Search & Rescue Call 911 or (775) 738-3421 Call 911 or use your satellite communications device

Search & Rescue for this riding area

Snowmobile Clubs

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None

Parking

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Directions:

Parking for this riding area

User Permits

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NONE NEEDED

Products & Services

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Lodging

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Road Conditions

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NV Travel and Weather Information