FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2025
Nevada Offroad Association Receives $10,000 Grant from Right Rider Access Fund to Support Shoshone Trail System Improvements
Carson City, NV — The Nevada Offroad Association (NVORA) is proud to announce it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Right Rider Access Fund (RRAF) to support a comprehensive assessment and planning effort for modernizing the Shoshone Trail System in Lander County, Nevada.
This critical funding will kick-start an on-the-ground evaluation of the Shoshone Trail System, a high-potential but currently underutilized OHV area with only 40 of the originally planned 184 miles established. Many of the existing trails are limited to outdated standards, restricting access for standard-sized side-by-sides (SxS). The project aims to identify upgrades and expansions that improve trail access for a broader range of OHV users, while promoting responsible land use and long-term conservation.
“Thanks to the Right Rider Access Fund, we’re taking the first big step in transforming the Shoshone Trail System into a SxS user friendly destination for motorized recreation,” said Mathew Giltner, Executive Director of NVORA. “This support allows us to work with the Bureau of Land Management to ensure the area meets both the environmental and recreational needs of our expanding OHV community.”
The grant aligns with RRAF’s mission to promote safe, responsible OHV use and preserve access to public lands. NVORA’s work will deliver a reconnaissance report that informs future trail development while honoring environmental stewardship and federal land management requirements. The project is expected to begin in May 2025, with a report to the BLM by the end of June.
This initiative not only enhances outdoor recreation opportunities, but also brings economic benefit to rural Nevada, boosting tourism and local business in Lander County.
For more information, visit www.nevadaoffroad.us or contact Alexis Nelson at alexis@trailnv.com.
The Nevada Offroad Association represents the interest more than 50,000 registered off highway vehicle owners in the Silver State.
