Black Rock Country is quietly becoming a world-class adventure-biking and bikepacking destination. Its vast, flat expanses are great for the casual biker, with hundreds of miles of more challenging terrain sure to engage even the most experienced riders.
To do our part, Friends of Black Rock is proud to offer a variety of pedal-powered programs, including community rides, guided bikepacking tours, and e-bike rentals to help get you on your way. As practitioners and teachers of the Tread Lightly ethos, these offerings ensure an experience designed to minimize our impact and maximize our fun!
To learn more, keep reading. And happy biking!
Community Rides/Events:
Knowledgeable guides will lead you through wilderness where few ever tread. Climb the hills and cruise the loop for breathtaking views of abandoned mines, hot springs, and other historic and unique sites.
Perseid Meteor Shower Campout ~ Aug 12-13
Massacre Ranch ~ Sept 16-17
Black Rock Point and Microplayas - Hot Spring Tour ~ Oct 13-15
Due to the sensitive nature of its wilderness areas and the rough terrain of some of it’s roads, travel by vehicle can be challenging in Black Rock Country; and it’s wide expanses makes traveling on foot nearly impossible. The solution? Ride a bike! And thanks to a partnership grant with Washoe County, Friends of Black Rock High Rock is now able to offer E-bike rentals out of our Visitor Center in Reno.
Rental Pricing:
1/2 Day ~ $55
Full Day ~ $75
Email us at info@blackrockdesert.org to reserve yours today!