Wilson Canyon Trail — Attraction in Yerington

Really neat loop with a lot of super cool features...and a lot of chukar! Great views of Smith Valley that give one insight in the topographical complexity. Not the easiest trail to stay on (you have to be a bit intuitive about where the trail should go next) and not for the faint of heart! The plant signs need some updating but I love that they are there (even if the plant they are supposed to go with isn't there!?). This place is definitely gem...

This is a beautiful trail with moderate grades, good footing, and incredible views. Done clockwise, the hike ends by passing through a moderately deep canyon with many interesting plants and geological features, many identified and described by posted signage. An easily accessible moderately short trail that is normally absent of crowds. (We've rarely seen other hikers on this trail.) This...

Hard to find a more unique spot. Wilson canyon is a great little spot just south on 395 between Topaz and Yerington off of the Holbrook junction.

Great opportunities for light hiking, public hunting, dirtbiking, camping and high-desert trout fishing. If you find yourself at Topaz, make the short drive into Wilson canyon and on into Smith Valley to round...