Is Rhyolite & Bullfrog Hills Trails open year-round?

Season: Oct-Apr. Always verify current trail status with the managing agency before traveling.

Do I need a permit to ride Rhyolite & Bullfrog Hills Trails?

No specific OHV permit is required, though BLM Tonopah Field Office; standard MVUM. Standard rules of the managing agency still apply.

What vehicles are allowed?

Allowed vehicle types: UTV, Side-by-side, ATV, Jeep. Always confirm street-legal and OHV-registration requirements for your state.

BLM · Bureau of Land ManagementEasy (2/5)

Rhyolite & Bullfrog Hills Trails

Beatty, NV

Length

35 mi

Season

Oct-Apr

Day-use fee

Free

Permit

Not required

Trail difficulty

Easy · 2/5

Rated on PickRV's editorial 1 (novice) to 5 (extreme) scale.

Vehicle types allowed

UTVSide-by-sideATVJeep

Permit and access

No specific OHV permit

BLM Tonopah Field Office; standard MVUM.

Known hazards

Open mine shafts (do not approach)
Remote — bring extra water + fuel
Cell service nonexistent

Editorial tip

Combine with a visit to the Rhyolite ghost town and Goldwell Open Air Museum (free). File a route plan; this area is genuinely remote.

— PickRV editorial team

Official managing-agency source

Trail conditions, permit rates, and seasonal closures change. Always verify the current state of this trail with the managing agency before you ride.

Bureau of Land Management page

https://www.blm.gov/office/tonopah-field-office

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Questions about Rhyolite & Bullfrog Hills Trails

Is Rhyolite & Bullfrog Hills Trails open year-round?: Season: Oct-Apr. Always verify current trail status with the managing agency before traveling.
Do I need a permit to ride Rhyolite & Bullfrog Hills Trails?: No specific OHV permit is required, though BLM Tonopah Field Office; standard MVUM. Standard rules of the managing agency still apply.
What vehicles are allowed?: Allowed vehicle types: UTV, Side-by-side, ATV, Jeep. Always confirm street-legal and OHV-registration requirements for your state.

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