Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Bennett Springs, Nevada

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Beaver Dam Road

This is the primary road into Beaver Dam State Park, located not too far from the Nevada/Utah border. This lightly-visited Nevada State Park is well worth the time to visit, and depending on when you…
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Total Miles
26
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Moapa to Caliente Via Barclay

All of the maintained dirt roads can be done in a stock truck or SUV, with the exception of the short loop we took off of Sams Camp Road. That is narrow and would require…
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Total Miles
86.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Comet

The name says it all. This well-maintained gravel road is smooth, with gradual turns and great views. It buzzes from the tarmac back into the valley and hills to provide easy access to this section…
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Total Miles
10.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Hatch Road

With the right long travel vehicle, this road would be a blast! With the wrong one, a misjudgment could be catastrophic on the suspension. A better name for this route would be rollercoaster road, as…
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Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Simpson Road

This fun, narrow road blasts across the desert and is generally smooth and well-graded. Until it isn't, be on the lookout for frequent deep washouts and ruts. When it's wet, entire sections of the road…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Bullfrog Reservoir

This fun little loop circles down to the very large Bullfrog Reservoir and then cuts to a much smaller one with some interesting artifacts of ranching days gone by. There's a newer corral near the…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Delmar Road

Easy gravel road accessing the abandoned mining town of Delmar, Nevada, on the South flanks of Lookout Mountain. Delmar was home to numerous mines, including the Delmar, Lucky Bar, Jumbo, and Monkey Wrench mines. There…
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Total Miles
12.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Little Boulder

Little Boulder road runs through the Bureau of Land Management Government Lands and Big Rock Wilderness. It is an easy gravel dirt mixed road, there are amazing views, and a chance to see wild horses,…
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Total Miles
18.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Lower Pond Road

This easy narrow road cuts across the higher side of the dry lake bed, making it a good option if wet. It's smooth and well-graded with long grasses to rather side. The open range leads…
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Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Bristol Pass

This broad dirt road heads from Highway 93 over the pass and into the valley on the other side. It's an excellent access point for the Silver State OHV trail to bring campers and trailers…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Mackie Reservoir Road

Mackie Reservoir Road is an easy road with a mixture of dirt and gravel. The road runs through the Bureau of Land Management Government Lands, there are a couple of camp spots along the way.…
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Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Dry Lake Road

The beginning of this trail is a fascinating old mining complex complete with what appears to be three remarkably intact old coke ovens. Some even seem to have fire pits in the center, which would…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Sp

Garden Spring Loop

This out-and-back trail makes its way across the Tule Desert and loops near Garden Mountain. The trail up to the loop is very easy going with long stretches of rolling hills. About a mile in,…
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Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp

Cyanide Road

Cyanide Road is and easy gravel dusty road with a couple small washouts. It runs through the Bureau of Land Management Government Lands, and has some pretty views while on the route of the valley…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

White River

The first section of White River is easy with little to no difficulty, there are pretty views of the valley around you. The road drives through the Bureau of Land Management Government Land. As you…
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Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Rolling Rock

Rolling Rock is an easy road with a mixture of dirt, gravel, and mud when wet. The road drives through the Bureau of Land Management Government Lands. There are some really cool rocks on this…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Pahroc Springs Road

Pahroc Springs Road drives through the Bureau of Land Management Government Lands and Big Rock Wilderness, it gets in name from the insanely large rocks that can be seen all over the mountain side and…
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Total Miles
9.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su

Twin Springs Road

Twin Springs Road drives through the Bureau of Land Management Government Lands and South Pahroc Range Wilderness. It is a dusty gravel road with beautiful views of the valley and mountains. There is not much…
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Total Miles
13.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Goldstrike

This is a fun day trip that will take you above 6,000 feet in elevation with some superb panoramic views of the area. Along the way you will see Square Top Mountain where a B-52…
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Total Miles
44.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Tule Springs Road

This trail cuts straight through the Tule desert and connects to several other trails in the area. Easy enough for 2WD and wide enough for 2 vehicles to pass. Towards the southern end, you'll pass…
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Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Snow Spring Road

This trail starts (or ends) down in the Bull Valley Wash. There is a shallow water crossing and some cool rock features nearby. The switchback out of the wash is a little steep, but the…
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Total Miles
15.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp

Alamo Canyon Road

Alamo Canyon Road is an easy gravel dusty road. It drives through the Bureau of Land Management Government Lands. On this route you will find cool rock formations, beautiful views and a crazy open dry…
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Total Miles
14.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Weepah Springs Road

Weepah Springs Road runs through the Bureau of Land Management Government Lands and there is no camping on this road but the views on this road are stunning. It is an easy road with a…
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Total Miles
9.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

North Hills

This out and back trail leads from Highway 219 to the North hills. It's generally easy until you get higher in elevation, where the turns become tighter. The beginning of the trail is through a…
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Total Miles
9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Motoqua - DI Ranch

This is a wide, maintained two-lane road for much of the route. It provides access to other adventures that are posted here on OnX. This portion of the adventure adds the infamous DI Ranch which…
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Total Miles
35.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Jackson Wash

This trail connects from one network of trails to another, with the Southern end driving through the Beaver Dam Wash conservation area. It's a predominantly easy dirt trail and easy enough for even 2WD. However,…
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Total Miles
12.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp

Seaman Wash Road

Seaman Wash Road is an easy gravel dirt mixed road, it runs through the Bureau of Land Management Government Lands. There isn't much for camping, but the views on this route are pretty stunning. If…
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Total Miles
13.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Motoqua - Lone Pine Arch

This is a fun side trip off Motoqua Road to a beautiful canyon with a unique arch. The trail is navigable by most all-wheel drive vehicles with some care. You will probably get your wider…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

North Hills To Old Modena Cutover

This trail connects the North Hills track to the Old Modena Cutover Trail. This route makes for an excellent adventure loop. It begins in long rolling grassy hills and then drops into a valley with…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Old Buck Horn Road

Old Buck Horn Road runs through the Bureau of Land Management Government Lands and is an easy gravel road mixed with a little dirt and sand in sections. There are some pretty cool rock formations…
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Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi