Yerington Dirt Bike Trip
October 13-15, 2023
 CANCELLED

We are sorry to announce that we have to cancel our Fall 2023 Yerington Trip due to insurance issues. We hope to find a reasonable policy that meets the new Bureau of Land Management requirements by our 2024 Spring trip.

We are ready to go riding at our favorite spot in the desert! Since 1999 BAS has been hosting this trip for great desert riding while connecting with the best people.
  • Dirt Bikes are the vast majority but quads, side-by-sides, 4WDs are all welcome
  • This trip is for people who have their own dirt bikes and gear. 
  • Lodging options are two: Stay in the town of Yerington at one of several hotels or stay at the Staging Area in an RV, Trailer, or Tent.
  • Saturday is our main day with many different routes available to ride. Intermediate and advance riders can choose to ride to Microwave Tower  and the Pine Grove Ghost Town area  (riders must have had experience desert riding in deeps sand and long trails.) If you ride to Pine Grove, lunch is available to pre-order (see below). There are other less technical rides for beginners. We do not provide instruction or professional guides. 
  • After riding all day, join the group at Round Table Pizza in Yerington for a discounted dinner and time to swap stories of the day’s ride. 
  • Sunday morning you will enjoy breakfast,  a short morning gathering and message, and phenomenal door prizes! 

COST:
BAS Premium Member: $25/rider $15/non-riders
Non-Member: $35/rider $25/non-riders 
(Note: this also covers our BLM fees we pay for every person attending, rider or non-rider) 
Prices increase by $5/person on April 24, 2023
We really discourage walk-up registration as it's difficult on our volunteers - but if you do show up unregistered, it's $10/person more from prices above - cash or check only (cell service is not reliable at the staging to process cards.)

Lunch on Saturday at the Ghost Town:  $15/person  (Raley's Signature Sandwich, your choice of Roast Beef or California Turkey, chips, cookies, and drink.)
Sunday Breakfast at Staging Area: Coffee, assorted pastries included. Optional add-on of Breakfast Burritos from Coffee Slingers in Yerington for $6.50 each.

BAS is a self-supporting non-profit organization. The registration fees covers supplies, our insurance, BLM permits/use fees (which is a per person charge for riders and  non-riders), administrative help, website team, etc.  We will have a table set up at the Staging area Saturday morning for people to check in - but pre-registration is required by clicking the "REGISTER"  button above.

A current BAS Premium Membership is required for member discount on this and most of our events. For individuals it's only $49/year! Families are $99/year. For more information about membership and to join www.baysideadventuresports.com/membership​

FOOD: We will have lunch available for those that pre-order at Pine Grove on Saturday (6" Raley's sandwich lunch pack) and breakfast on Sunday (coffee and assorted pastries). Want a delicious Breakfast Burrito from Coffee Slingers ? Order one for just $4.50 and we'll pick it up for you!  For other meals, you can bring your own or eat out. Plan to join the group in Yerington on Saturday at Round Table Pizza for a discounted meal. On Sunday morning we’ll have a group meeting about 9:30-10:30am with a short message followed by the always-fun door prize awards.
PLEASE VOLUNTEER! This works best when many people chip in and help make it work.  We could always use help checking people in, greeting, picking up the food orders, andhelping with door prizes.

RIDING: Riding is great as the desert offers 4WD roads for those who like simpler rides and sand washes, hill climbs, ridge trails, & technical canyons for those wanting a challenge.  For those who want a longer, on Saturday – there are several options to the including intermediate/advanced rides to the Pine Grove Ghost Town, and the microwave tower. 

​All riders are responsible for assessing their skill level, familiarize themselves with the route, and have their own equipment and safety gear in good working order. BAS does not provide instruction or professional guides.  Safe Riding Tips (pdf)

IMPORTANT: Current OHV permit and spark arrestors and required by BLM to ride at Moon Rocks & Yerington. BLM officers have stopped and inspected dirt bikes in our group. BAS is responsible to make sure all bikes brought on our trips are legal for riding, so please make sure to have your bikes ready. BLM will fine both the owner of the bike and BAS  for violations and it jeopardizes our permit.
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​HOTEL OPTIONS FOR LODGING:  We usually stay at the Yerington Inn - rooms are around $89-$113/night. Book your reservation online directly with them. You can find other options with an internet search.

​DIRECTIONS TO STAGING AREA:
For GPS use Wilson Canyon Recreation Site, NV
The staging area directions from Yerington -
  • Take 208 or 339 South 12 miles to the Walker River.
  • Just before the bridge (just as you come out of the canyon) take a right onto dirt/gravel road - Copperbelt Drive
  • Go ¼ mile and staging area is on the left near the water and we will have the BAS signs out. ​
Download the Gaia app to your phone to have access to ride trail maps
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​Trip Coordinators:
Greg Weisman
Ean Brown

​​Be sure each attendee signs our online waiver at smartwaiver.com/v/baswaiver

Registration questions? Contact Pam at [email protected]
TRIP SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)
Friday,
Open day
Some will have dinner at the El Superior Mexican Restaurant, about 6:30pm in Yerington.  21 W Bridge St. (775) 463-2593.
The fun starts at the Riding Area... join around the campfire.

Saturday,
8am    Registration open
9:30am      Group gathering at the registration area.
10:00ish    Riders will depart
5:30-8:30pm    Gathering for dinner at Round Table Pizza in town. 174 W Goldfield Ave, Yerington (775) 463-0033.  

Sunday
8:30am    Breakfast at Staging area
9:30am    Group meeting & message. 
10:30am Prize drawing

Trip Coordinators



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