Nevada Off-Road Trails

Venturing farther from Overton Wash, Overton Ridge bridges the gap into the Logandale Trails network while providing great views over the town to the east and the web of trails to the west. Constantly climbing and descending small but steep hills, this trail is not 2WD friendly. The loose and sharp rocks will be a challenge for anything other than 4WD and all-terrain tires at a minimum. Camping was not found along this trail, as there was very little flat or soft ground.

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.

Quick and relatively easy, this packed dirt and loose rock trail guides users from the Logandale Main Loop up and over Overton Ridge and back down to Wieber Wash, providing a great viewpoint of the valley below. 4WD may be necessary as the western side of this trail can be rather steep and loose. This trail crosses smaller wash channels, so it is prone to washouts. Camping was not found directly on this trail, but the nearby Logandale Trails network has plenty of options for dispersed camping.

Nickel Creek is a popular trail guiding users from a large staging area to Bunkerville Ridge and other nearby trails. This easy trail climbs consistently in elevation. The trail is packed dirt and loose rocks, but no major obstacles exist. This is just one of the many ways to reach this area. Nearby Bunkerville Ridge or Cabin Canyon has campsites.

Middle Wash is an easy and short, straight-through connector between Kodachrome and Rainbow Gardens, located only minutes outside of Las Vegas and within the Sunrise Mountain Special Recreational Management Area. The entire trail travels along a desert wash lined with large golfball-sized gravel. You can anticipate washboard sections, but this trail is easily traveled in 2WD by any high clearance vehicle. Although the trail offers sporadic views of the Frenchman Range and Lave Butte, this is not considered a scenic trail. No camping is allowed within the management area, and although you can find open camping areas to the south along South Hollywood Blvd, that location is often teeming with squatters.

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.

Biroth Ridge, nestled within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest just beyond the boundaries of the Jarbidge Wilderness, offers a rugged escape into the wild. The trail, a mix of gravel and dirt, winds along the ridge, where the terrain can be challenging, with rough patches and sections washed out by the elements, adding an edge of adventure to your journey.

As you make your way along Biroth Ridge, you'll find Slide Creek Campground, a hidden gem just off the trail. This serene spot provides a place to rest and facilities for those traveling with horses. The campground features spacious sites equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and a pit toilet, making it a convenient base for further exploration. Surrounded by the forest's natural beauty, Slide Creek offers a peaceful retreat where you can relax by the fire and enjoy the tranquility of this remote wilderness.

This easy but bumpy trail is another option to access Bunkerville Ridge. This packed dirt track has rocks scattered randomly, so airing down is highly recommended for a smoother ride. If you are looking for camping opportunities, check out Bunkerville Ridge or Cabin Canyon for great dispersed options.

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.

An easy option to reach Bunkerville Ridge, this trail is a bit bumpier than the others. 4WD is not normally required, but as with other trails that cross washes, any given storm may create washouts. The packed dirt is littered with loose rocks, so airing down is highly recommended for comfort. The one advantage that this trail has over the others is that camping is offered near its northern end.

Traveling north off Mormon Mesa, Halfway Wash is a neat sandy trail taking users around a small bluff and up its namesake wash. Due to its location and off-the-beaten-path nature, this trail is lightly used, to say the least. If you want more adventure in your overland journey across southern Nevada, consider this 4-mile detour for a different taste of trail conditions. Since it is a wash bottom, most of the trail is loose dirt and gravel, with small sections of packed dirt when you exit the wash. Nothing is difficult, but multiple areas are prone to washouts, so pay attention to the trail in front of you. There are no campsites along this trail. Many camping options lie along Mormon Mesa or Mormon Mesa Rim.

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.

Located near Nelson, within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Loop Powerline Road is an easy, course sand two-track trail that drives from one point of Aztec Wash, past the West Powerline Wash Road and reconnects to Aztec Wash a short distance later. This trail offers no suitable camping and following along the high voltage powerlines the entire way. No obstacles exist along the trail, and other than a few soft pockets of gravel, this trail can easily be navigated by any high clearance vehicle.

Halfway Wash Escape is a quick and easy way to return to Interstate 15 from Mormon Mesa. It is a maintained packed dirt trail with no obstacles. The only slowdown is when you cross Halfway Wash itself, making it suitable for just about any vehicle with high clearance. There are no campsites along this trail, but there are dispersed camping opportunities along Mormon Mesa.

Jackpot Little Goose Road is a well-maintained one to two-lane gravel road running from Goose Creek Road to Highway 93 just south of Jackpot, Nevada. It is an easy drive with no significant hazards other than dust, and is suitable for any vehicle with moderate ground clearance. There is one water crossing at Indian Mike Creek that is about 10 inches deep and has a firm gravel bottom. The road traverses high desert country for its entire length, offering nearly continuous, expansive views of the rolling desert and surrounding mountains. The contrasting colors of the sagebrush, rabbitbrush, bitterbrush, the occasional juniper tree, and the dry grass patches are a delightful feast for the eyes.

Dispersed camping is permitted on public lands along the route, and numerous large, open areas adjacent to the road provide suitable locations for setting up a camp. Only one such area had an existing fire ring, which is not a bad thing since, unless there is snow on the ground, fires in the high desert are generally not a good idea.

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.

The Jim-Bob Trail in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest serves as a rugged connector between Biroth Ridge and Cougar Point. This unmaintained trail is notably rough, with washouts and large rocks scattered along the path, making it a challenging route for travelers. The trail’s lack of discernible camping spots adds to its remote and untamed character, offering a raw, unfiltered experience of the high desert.

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.

Jumping between Bunkerville Ridge Access #2 and #3, this trail adds a bit of fun among the easier dirt roads surrounding it. Since it traverses the face of a hill, many small wash crossings change with every storm. This trail is lightly used compared to others, so the path occasionally blends into its surroundings, making you feel like you are bushwhacking through cholla and barrel cacti. If camping is what you are after, this trail has limited options. For more choices, check out Bunkerville Ridge or Cabin Canyon, which have great dispersed campsites.