Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Blue Diamond, Nevada

This is an easy trail from the highway onto the Black Velvet Road. Head in a short distance to an area to air down. After airing down, the trail has a few small obstacles with…
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This is just a cut-off route from Blue Diamond BLM Access to Restless Road that takes you back to State Highway 160 or over to Cottonwood Pass Trail. It's only a bit over half a…
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Cottonwood Pass runs north and south through the Spring Mountain and Red Rock conservation areas just west of Las Vegas, NV. From Blue Diamond Road, you can take Cottonwood Pass all the way to Goodsprings,…
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The trail starts just outside of Las Vegas by one of the last housing communities before BLM land. At first glance, it doesn't look great, but about a mile into the trail, the populated world…
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Mountain Springs is located between Pahrump and Las Vegas and is accessible from Pahrump by trail. The trail runs Southeast and Southwest through the Toiyabe National Forest and is an easy off-road drive through beautiful…
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This is an easy, scenic trail through the Nevada desert. Although the trail lacks any large trees, you do get to experience the natural offerings of the desert as well as great views of the…
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This short trail runs from Lovell Canyon Road to Highway 160. You can go in either direction, though I went from Highway 160 to Lovell Canyon. You turn off the highway right onto this trail,…
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The Potosi Tower Road is a 14.6 out and back trail that goes to a great overlook of the Las Vegas Strip and Potosi Mountain. Built as a service road for the multiple communication towers…
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This trail is between Mountain Springs and Pahrump, just outside of Las Vegas a quick 45-minute drive west on N-160 Blue Diamond Highway. Which will turn into the Pahrump Valley Highway. Turning Left off the…
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The Pant's Loop is one of the longer trails in this trail system, starting off of Cathedral Canyon Road and ending on Pahrump Road. It's a fast desert trail running through a Joshua Tree Forest…
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This trail starts in the Spring Mountains Recreational Area and ends in the Red Rock National Conservation Area managed by the BLM. The area within the BLM boundaries is known as the Harris Springs Recreation…
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The Pants Connector Trail is an 8.6-mile single-track connection between the Pants Loop Trail and the Ridge Trail. Riding NE to SW, it departs from the east end of the Pants Loop at an intersection…
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This is a fast, dead-straight stretch of road that's an absolute dream with the right setup. The trail runs in front of the iconic Colored Rock Pillars installation, offering a unique backdrop for the ride.…
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This well-known roadside "send-it" spot is a go-to destination for shock testing and tuning. It features a mix of tight, loose whoops that challenge suspension setups, along with brutally choppy washboard sections that will put…
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The trail starts off of Kyle Canyon Rd (Highway 157) and takes you into Grapevine Canyon in Mount Charleston. 4WD is recommended. The first part of the trail is pretty easy with some sandy areas…
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The Seven Magic Mountains is an outdoor art installation featuring seven painted boulder totems. Most people access the exhibit via a paved road. This route is more adventurous and all off-road. This trail is relatively…
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This is an easier trail between Boulder City and Jean Dry Lake Bed and then Jean. The trail starts as a powerline road heading towards the hills. The road is smooth with a few washes…
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This trail marks the starting course for the SNORE 250, delivering a true off-road racing experience. Expect classic racecourse conditions, including loose rocks, deep whoops, and fast, flowing sections that invite full-send moments. The terrain…
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This section of the Jean Lake dry lake bed is a fast, smooth, and incredibly fun rip across open terrain. Blasting across the lake bed and out the other side is the perfect way to…
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Telephone Canyon Road connects highway 157 (Kyle Canyon) to 158 (Deer Creek Road). It is a 2-track trail that runs up a canyon wash in the forest and can shift with heavy rains. The trail…
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This is a short connector trail used to connect the Ridge Trail to the Pants Loop. Although only 3 miles long, it runs through a variety of terrain, including a mix of soft dirt, sandier…
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This short single track is a fun ride in the Pahrump BLM through a wide-open desert landscape full of Yucca and Joshua Trees. It's a fast and flowy single track that is mostly smooth and…
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Pants Trail East is one of several fast and fun desert single tracks in this trail system SE of Pahrump, NV accessed off of Tecopa Road. This one is very similar to Pants Trail and…
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Ride this fun short single track to connect the Ridge Trail to the Pants Trail and make a fun day ride in this trail system southeast of Pahrump, NV. This is a narrow single track…
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The Ridge Trail is a single-track trail starting off of Sandy Valley Fwy, a jeep road that starts off of Tecopa Road, in the BLM area southeast of Pahrump, NV. The northern trailhead starts on…
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The Pants Trail is probably one of the more popular trails in this trail system SE of Pahrump, NV. It's a fun and flowy 6-mile trail that has fewer loose rocks than the rest of…
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The Andy Tk2 trail is a fast and flowy ride through a mix of soft bentonite dirt hills and hardpack single track. The trail flows up and over these hills and into ravines, through a…
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The trail takes you through the desert, with Buffalo Bill's Casino being an excellent jumping-off point for the trails in the area. It winds through the mountains, ending at a radio tower site on top…
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This trail is a short forest service road that provides access from Deer Creek Road to State Route 156. In the trail, you can find small offshoots that provide opportunities for dispersed camping or day…
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This trail is a short forest service road that provides access from the Sawmill Day Use Area to the Blue Tree Group Camp. In the trail, you can find small offshoots and cleared areas that…
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