The Best Off Road Trails in Nevada (United States)

Scenic trail to Lewis Holes

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Mike_Flys

Distance

15.97mi

Elevation +

1362f

TrailRank

38

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We took a scenic route to Lewis Holes area in our Jeeps. Stopping at various wells, and land marks along the way, including signing into a trail box book. It can be ran in a stock 4x4 I did it in a stock 4x4 Grand Chero...

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ELictric ave-to-Aztec Wash

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Mike_Flys

Distance

17.38mi

Elevation +

1808f

TrailRank

29

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From 95 we turn on Grandpa Road, then take one of a couple of roads that go to the Power Line Road which we call Electric Avenue. Take it over the mountain and down into the Valley. The Views are spectatular. Once at the...

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Logamarsino Petroglyphs from Lockwood

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Lizzie Flower

Distance

20.56mi

Elevation +

2703f

TrailRank

29

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This trip takes some driving skill in a few places. It’s hard to see the entrance to the road due to a large washout. I would not suggest a vehicle other than side by side for this venture. We had a Honda 700 side by sid...

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NBR Jan Club run

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Mike_Flys

Distance

28.40mi

Elevation +

1742f

TrailRank

27

Jan 19, 2013 9:13 am Nevada Backroaders 4x4 January 2013 Club run. The Trail started West of Searchlight NV from Nipton Road.The trail heads through a beautiful forest of large Joshua Trees. Part of this forest, though ...

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Lovell Canyon Road Nevada

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pg105fl

Distance

11.18mi

Elevation +

1549f

TrailRank

26

There are seemingly endless dispersed camping opportunities located along the many short side roads that connect and parallel Lovell Canyon Road. Technical rating: (1) Easy Graded dirt road. Dry, or less than 3" wate...

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Lucky Strike to Angel Peak

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pg105fl

Distance

13.72mi

Elevation +

6112f

TrailRank

25

A nice relaxing off-road trail ride through the Lucky Strike Canyon located in the Red Rock Conservation area for the first few miles, followed by a more challenging climb on a rocky trail to Angel Peak. Spectacular view...

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NBR 02-18-2012

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Mike_Flys

Distance

55.28mi

Elevation +

1194f

TrailRank

25

Feb 18, 2012 9:33 am Westin Talic Mine and Sperry Wash Start at the corner of 160 just before Pahrump and the road to Tecopa the Old Spanish Trail. Trail rated a 2.5. The first part of it is a lot of ledge trails , and a...

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Cow Camp Road

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pg105fl

Distance

6.93mi

Elevation +

2073f

TrailRank

23

Cow Camp Road, located in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge, has fantastic views of the desert landscape starting on the valley floor, passes through Black Hills Gap and ends at the base of the Sheep Mountain Range. Th...

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Gass Peak Road

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evantucker3

Distance

16.57mi

Elevation +

1394f

TrailRank

23

Out and back trail. NOT point to point. Learned that the hard way lmao Easy trail. Might need 4x4 a couple times or if you want an easier ride. Higher clearance a couple times as well. Overall nothing crazy at all

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Marshland (historical) - Ramsey Station

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hawk09

Distance

5.23mi

Elevation +

1135f

TrailRank

23

It got a bit iffy in some places and some places i wished i was in my jeep ,but it all worked out. Thats what happens when you try it in a hummer.

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Devils Cove

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pg105fl

Distance

14.65mi

Elevation +

1115f

TrailRank

22

Devils Cove 4wd road is an out and back trail that starts off in the Gold Butte National Monument area. It quickly descends 3,200' in altitude following various washes down into the Lake Mead Recreation Area. The road is...

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Wooden Pole Powerline trail

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pg105fl

Distance

4.23mi

Elevation +

207f

TrailRank

22

Wooden Pole Powerline Road is a fast and fun trail to visit while escaping the Vegas heat and local traffic. Located near the Mount Charleston and the Spring Mountain Recreation areas, the trail allows for great views of...

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pine nut road

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pg105fl

Distance

6.04mi

Elevation +

1493f

TrailRank

22

A Short road off of Mormon Well road located in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge that climbs from the valley floor into the pines at the top and ends with a great campground. One of the camp sites has a nice view of t...

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Gold Butte Backcountry Byway NV

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pg105fl

Distance

65.34mi

Elevation +

4902f

TrailRank

22

The Gold Butte Backcountry Byway offers a glimpse into Southern Nevada’s most beautiful landscapes and the history of the Anasazi and Paiute Indians, as well as early American Miners. The Gold Butte Backcountry Byway is ...

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8 mile road

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pg105fl

Distance

3.60mi

Elevation +

276f

TrailRank

22

8 Mile Road is an off-road trail comprised of dirt, sand, and gravel. As with most desert trails, there are multiple trails and washes that intersect the main trail. Stay to the mail trail, unless a waypoint directs othe...

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Seven Keyholes Slot Canyon (I made it!)

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Raff6

Distance

74.73mi

Elevation +

6083f

TrailRank

22

Complete loop track from/to the State Route 170 near Bunkerville leading to Seven Keyholes Canyon via New Gold Butte Rd. After the initial paved road and then the gravel one, near Devil's Throat, the road follows the Mu...

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Lovell Summit by Lovell Canyon Rd

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evantucker3

Distance

28.26mi

Elevation +

2503f

TrailRank

20| 5.0

Nice easy trail, with good sights. No need to air down. We went in by Lovell Canyon Rd and came out in the other side on Trout Canyon Rd.

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Lucky Strike Road

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pg105fl

Distance

7.28mi

Elevation +

745f

TrailRank

19

Lucky Strike Road is an off-road trail with a few four-wheel drive challenges at the beginning and at the end with a nice relaxing drive in the middle featuring fantastic views and multiple camping areas. A great choice ...

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Joe May Road

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pg105fl

Distance

4.14mi

Elevation +

1890f

TrailRank

19

Joe May Road is located in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge that ends in a nice camping area with great views of the desert valley and mountains surrounding the area. Joe May Road is short drive on Alamo Road http://w...

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Rainbow Gardens and Lava Butte Loop

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pg105fl

Distance

16.40mi

Elevation +

1237f

TrailRank

19

Technical rating: (1-3) Easy Dirt road. Rutted, washes, or gulches. Water crossings up to 6" depth. Passable mud. Grades up to 10 degrees. Small rocks or holes. 4WD recommended but 2WD possible under good conditions and...

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Deadhorse Road

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pg105fl

Distance

9.45mi

Elevation +

1729f

TrailRank

19

Dead Horse Road is a nice side trail off of Alamo Road in the National Desert Wildlife Refuge just North of Las Vegas. If you are looking for fairly remote place to hike, take photos, go for a picnic or camp; then this i...

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Wheeler Pass 2.0

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pg105fl

Distance

39.46mi

Elevation +

5640f

TrailRank

19

Wheeler Pass is the only Jeep trail over the Spring Mountains between Pahrump and US 95 west of Las Vegas. ​There are wild horses along the entire length and nice views along both ends of the trail.

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Boxcar Cove

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pg105fl

Distance

2.97mi

Elevation +

0f

TrailRank

18| 5.0

Boxcar Cove Road is an off-road trail located east of Las Vegas in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area(LMNRA). The LMNRA, operated by the National Park Service is located in both Nevada and Arizona. It follows the Col...

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Alamo Road

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pg105fl

Distance

29.28mi

Elevation +

902f

TrailRank

16

Trail run that starts at the Desert National Wildlife Refuge and ends at the town of Alamo approximately 70 miles away. For this run description, we did an out and back ending at the 30 mile marker. The road consists ...

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gass peak road nevada

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pg105fl

Distance

16.97mi

Elevation +

1335f

TrailRank

16

Length: 27.33 km (16.99 mi) Gass Peak Road is a great day trip through the Desert National Wildlife Refuge with beautiful desert and mountain landscapes. This trail will loop behind the Gass Peak mountain range and fini...

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