Stewardship project at Stevens Camp
This self-supported three-day bikepacking trip through High Rock Canyon is a fantastic adventure that includes a stewardship project in conjunction with the Friends of Nevada Wilderness and the Bureau of Land Management.
Day 1:
Meet at Friends of Black Rock High Rock Visitors Center in Gerlach at 10 am.
Caravan to start, about 41 miles on Co Rd 34.
Riding: 22 miles, 400′ in elevation gain. Camping in High Rock Canyon.
Day 2:
15 miles, 1000′ in elevation gain.
Camping at Steven’s Camp – meet up with Friends of Nevada Wilderness
Day 3:
35 miles 2300′ in elevation gain.
There will be great things to see along the way!
The organizer, Kurstin Graham, recommends a mountain bike with wide tires. There will be multiple water crossings, your feet will get wet! June temperatures are mild, but the high desert can offer any weather at any time.
Please reach out to Kurstin with questions or concerns.
Here’s a bit about The Friends of Black Rock / High Rock: Founded in 1999, we provide education and resources for people using the land within the Black Rock High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trail National Conservation Area. Our membership includes environmental scientists, kite-boarding enthusiasts, campers, star-gazers, conservationists, historians, and visitors from all over the world. We work closely with the Burning Man Project, the non-profit organization that hosts 70,000 visitors to the Black Rock Desert at its annual event, promoting land stewardship through Leave No Trace principles.