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Water Canyon

Nevada > Western Nevada

Description

A fun area with lots of rock that's very close to Winnemucca (about a 10 min drive). Not much is currently established here, but it's a fun area for exploring and there is certainly more rock climbing potential. Most of the land in this area is managed by the BLM.

There is also free camping (3 day limit), pit toilets, a free disc golf course, mountain biking and hiking options, and a fully stocked yurt (Nov-June) for back country skiing.

Getting There

Head SE out of Winnemucca on Water Canyon Road. The following distances are from Highland Park in Winnemucca:

At 1.1 miles the paved road turns to gravel.
At 2.7 miles turn right to go to the Winnemucca Sunset Boulders, otherwise continue SE on Water Canyon Road.
At 4.4 miles you'll reach the trailhead parking.

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'Hold My White Claw' route at the Winnemucca Sunset Boulders

The Water Canyon Yurt. Free to use Nov-June each year. First come first served. Please share & respect this community space. Coordinates: 40.9086543, -117.6319034

Water Canyon Disc Golfing

Mountain biking on then rim of Water Canyon.

BC Skiing in Water Canyon

Chilling in the Water Canyon yurt.

Bouldering on a random rock up in Water Canyon.

There's a lot of rock in Water Canyon! Potential for bouldering and even some roped routes.