Tucked away in the southeastern corner of Nevada is a red rock haven for off-road enthusiasts. Comprised of over 45,000 acres and 200 miles of trails, this desert landscape will surely thrill any motorized recreation user, no matter what kind of trail they are after.
The northern end of this region is home to the proper entrance and the trailhead, where users can air down and prepare for the journey ahead. Looping around the heart of this network is the Logandale Main Loop, an easy scenic drive jogging between towering fins, past ancient petroglyphs, and over soft golden sand dunes.
If rock crawling is your thing, you have not been left out! Located right near the trailhead is a network of difficult trails to challenge any well built rig. Reminiscent of the rocks of Moab, challenges include slickrock waterfalls, severely undercut ledges, and general holes and off-camber situations. Some ledges, although optional, reach over 5 feet tall!
Camping is a big draw to the area, with many options for dispersed camping. There are two bathrooms located in the area, with sandy campsites strewn throughout the main loop, easily accessible by just about any high clearance vehicle, and even large camp trailers. If isolation is more your style, consider heading to the south end of the loop, where small and more private sites are tucked away into the red rock fins.
Although Logandale is primarily popular with locals, it is worthy of a broader audience. With its wide array of trails and conditions, combined with nearby activities such as Valley of Fire State Park and Lake Mead, this is an amazing central location for days of thrilling adventure. Pack up your rigs and head to the red rock paradise known as Logandale!
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This valley trail is a fun sandy option to bypass the more heavily used Logandale Main Loop. Although not technical, the deep sand and small rock obstacle on the south end make 4WD advisable. This is a great beginner trail before you head to the more challenging obstacles and deeper sand this area offers. Camping was not found directly on this trail, but many nearby trails have dispersed sites to choose from.
Jogging up a small unnamed wash, this trail leads to a small mine. Although there is nothing significant at the mine, shy of a small crater and a single building, users will enjoy the moderate tour through the rocky wash. Running this trail in the springtime provides the opportunity to see abundant desert wildflowers in bloom. Although no camping was observed directly on this trail, the nearby Logandale Trails network has plenty to choose from.
Hidden away in the rocks of the Logandale Trails, this neat little spur trail takes you back to a bit of fun and relaxation. Apart from the first rock obstacle, this trail is smooth and sandy. 4WD may be necessary to get back to the camping. If you plan on driving up the steep and skinny dune, 4WD is required. The western side of the trail has isolated camping areas away from the crowds. If you are not camping, the dune is worth the short journey back here, as it seems somewhat out of place.
Access Loop does just as it suggests, providing access to several routes through the rocks right from the staging area for the Logandale Trails network. This short loop joins with many more challenging trails, like Shredder Trail, Bronco Falls, and Raptor Eater Hill. Portions of this trail enter the rocks, so 4WD and high clearance are required. Be sure to hang out here on a busy weekend and watch everyone playing in the rocks. There are no campsites on this trail, but many people camp at the staging area near the bathrooms and picnic tables.
Mine to Main Loop is a rocky and sandy trail in the foothills of the Logandale Trails network. This short but sweet jumper takes users from the Mine Spur to the Logandale Main Loop. Small rock obstacles line portions of the trail. Neat views of the valley to the west provide the opportunity to see many other trails among the rolling hills. If you are working your way over from town, this is a good transition to get a feel of the Logandale Trails network's terrain. No camping was observed along this route, although many options are on nearby Logandale Main Loop.
This fun escape begins in the wash before quickly rising up and over a sandy hill. Although it is not as steep as other nearby trails, 4WD is necessary due to the deep, soft sand. Desert flora lines this trail and really puts on a show in the springtime before the temperatures get too hot. No camping was observed along this route.
Acting as an access point, this trail links the Moapa Valley to Virgin Wash and into the Logandale Trails network. It is a typical rocky and sandy wash bottom for the eastern portion before transitioning to packed dirt and loose rock typical of the area. The trail is relatively uneventful; however, due to the sandy nature, 4WD may be necessary. There are no campsites on this trail.
Acting as a jumper, this 1.3-mile-long trail runs north to south along the valley's edge, giving you decent views across the Logandale Trails network. The trail is mostly packed dirt with loose rocks, making 4WD necessary to climb the hill on the south end. Traveling the trail from north to south allows you to descend the hill. Although no camping was observed along this trail, the nearby Logandale Trails network has plenty of options.
Wieber Wash Jumper is an alternate way north out of Wieber Wash. It winds its way up a smaller and more narrow wash until it rises up and joins a more prominent trail, Wieber Wash to Unnamed Wash. Although it is no harder than surrounding trails, washout can happen quickly and cause the wash exit to increase in size quickly. The majority of this trail is in a sandy and rocky wash bottom, so it is anything but smooth. No camping was observed along this short route.
Wieber Wash West is a fun, sandy trail serving as an alternate way around a group of rocks along Logandale Main Loop. Although not a destination trail, it is a good addition to an itinerary where you can pick up speed and bank around the curves. 4WD will likely be necessary due to the soft and deep sand. One small campsite sits on the western end in the northern shadow of the rocks.
Access Loop Cutoff acts as a quick and easy exit from the rockier trails or the easier way out if you jogged down the Access Loop and don't want to tackle the small rock obstacles near its eastern end. There is one small rocky patch, but this trail poses no problems for high clearance vehicles. Camping is not an option directly on this trail, but the nearby Logandale Main Loop has plenty of options.
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