Colorock Quarry

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Located in the Muddy Mountain Wilderness, a 100 million-acre natural preserve north of Las Vegas, Colorock Quarry trail is an easy way to access this remote and truly unique region of southern Nevada. The trail winds its way through a colorful mix of rocky mountains before stopping at the wilderness... Read More
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Highlights of Colorock Quarry

Camping Category Icon Camping
Desert Category Icon Desert
Mine Category Icon Mine
Scenic Category Icon Scenic
Highest Elevation
2847 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
Colorock Quarry
Nearest Town
Las Vegas
Nearest Services
Las Vegas
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Las Vegas Office

Overview

Located in the Muddy Mountain Wilderness, a 100 million-acre natural preserve north of Las Vegas, Colorock Quarry trail is an easy way to access this remote and truly unique region of southern Nevada. The trail winds its way through a colorful mix of rocky mountains before stopping at the wilderness boundary and an old mining cabin. The Muddy Mountains Wilderness Area is truly a geologists paradise. It features unique geological formations made of limestone, Aztec sandstone, and fossilized sand dunes that all come together creating a visually dramatic landscape.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Guide Overview
6 Waypoints
20 Trail Photos
3 Trail Concerns
3 Community Reviews
1 Video
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