Description
Nelson Roller Coaster heads east from US 95 toward Nelson winding through the hills. During the trail, you will encounter multiple hill ascents and descents. The trail ends just south of Nelson. The Nelson Roller Coaster is an off-road trail that is comprised of dirt, gravel, loose sand and rocky obstacles. Just like most desert trails, there are many intersecting washes and smaller trails.
Waypoints
1. Trailhead
(0 mi)
Trailhead which is located just off of US 95 South.
2. Y Intersection
(4.7 mi)
Turn left/north at the intersection to continue on the trail. Continuing straight/east follows the unnamed powerline road.
3. T Intersection
(4.9 mi)
Turn right/east to at the intersection to continue on the trail. Turning left/northwest follows a trail that intersection Nelson Cutoff Road.
4. T Intersection
(5.4 mi)
Turn left/east at the intersection to continue on the trail. Turning right/west follows Delphi Drive back to US 95 south.
5. Y Intersection
(6 mi)
Turn right/southeast at the intersection to continue on the trail. Turning left/northeast follows Delphi Drive.
6. Y Intersection
(6.3 mi)
Turn right/southeast at the intersection to continue on the trail.
7. Y Intersection
(6.4 mi)
Turn right/southeast at the intersection to continue on the trail.
8. Y Intersection
(6.8 mi)
Turn right/southeast at the intersection to continue on the trail. Turning left/northeast will follow Nelson Goldmine trail.
9. Scenery
(7 mi)
Some examples of the spectacular scenery to be seen from the trail.
10. Hill/Y Intersection
(7.1 mi)
Turn right/west to descend the hill and stay on the main trail. Turning left/south follows an unnamed trail into the desert.
11. T Intersection
(7.3 mi)
Turn left/south at the intersection to continue on the trail. Turn right/north to return the trail before the hill climb.
12. T Intersection
(7.5 mi)
Turn right/north at the intersection to continue on the trail.
13. Y Intersection
(7.7 mi)
Turn left/west at the intersection to continue on the trail.
14. Y Intersection
(7.7 mi)
Turn right/north at the intersection to continue on the trail.
15. Y Intersection
(8.3 mi)
Turn right/northwest at the intersection to continue on the trail.
16. Y Intersection
(8.6 mi)
Turn left/northwest at the intersection to continue on the trail.
17. Hill
(9.2 mi)
One of the many hills to ascend and descend that give the trail the name Roller Coaster.
18. Hill
(9.3 mi)
One of the many hills to ascend and descend that give the trail the name Roller Coaster.
19. Hill
(9.6 mi)
One of the many hills to ascend and descend that give the trail the name Roller Coaster.
20. Hill
(9.9 mi)
One of the many hills to ascend and descend that give the trail the name Roller Coaster.
21. Hill
(10.2 mi)
One of the many hills to ascend and descend that give the trail the name Roller Coaster. At the apex of the hill climb, the trail bends to the right.
22. End Point/Turn Around
(10.4 mi)
This can be the turn around point of the trail. The challenges are different in each direction. This can be the end point of the trail if chosen. From here, follow Nelson Cutoff Road back to Nelson, then follow NV 165 back to US 95 and head north to Las Vegas.
