Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Henderson, Nevada

Kodachrome Road is an easy trail and is suitable for any type of vehicle. Along the way, you will see many colorful geological formations. The colorful landscape inspired the trail's name. Along the way, you…
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Rainbow Gardens and Lava Butte form this loop trail. It is an easy trail suitable for any 4x4 truck or SUV, as well as off road vehicles and mountain bikes. Red, tan and white hills…
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This is a scenic trail that takes you to several viewpoints high above Boulder City and the Las Vegas Valley. The trailhead is accessed just outside of downtown Boulder City, Nevada. The trail is well-maintained…
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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 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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Gypsum Point is an easy, washboard gravel route leading to a scenic viewpoint overlooking the area. You can catch glimpses of the lake at higher watermarks, making this a nice spot for a quick stop…
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This trail is easily accessible by stock 4x4 vehicles. 4WD is highly recommended as the surface is composed of loose gravel. It winds through the Boulder City Conservation Easement, an area designated to protect desert…
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Crawdad Cove is a delightful offshoot of Boxcar Cove. It offers visitors a fresh and enjoyable experience as it winds down to the low water line with ample access points for enjoying the water. This…
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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 is a 3-mile-long ATV trail in the Nelson OHV Area that starts right at the staging area and goes southeast through the desert. It's full of whoops, going up and over small desert hills,…
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High Voltage is a fun and fast trail connecting the Color Rock Quarry Trail in the north to the Nellis Bypass in the south. This trail primarily consists of a compacted gravel surface, with ample…
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Boxcar Cove offers a nice, short, and easy washboarded ride that leads you down to the tranquil waters' edge at Boxcar Cove. This route is perfect for those looking to escape for a relaxing day…
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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 is an easy dirt road into the mountains of the Eldorado Valley. The access is very easy, and the canyon is a popular camping location. The road leads you to a slot canyon that…
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Fish Hook is an exciting trail that begins just south of the Apex staging area, offering a pleasant ride along a ridge before transitioning into a loose hill that descends into a sandy wash. This…
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The Nellis Bypass to Vegas View Ridge is an adventurous and scenic trail that weaves through rocky ridgelines and picturesque canyons. This route offers a balanced mix of challenging rocky sections alongside easier stretches, providing…
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This road is an alternate to the main Canyon Point Road. In older topographic maps, this shows as more difficult than the other one and travels further north, but it now makes a turn towards…
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This short trail goes through a dark grey sandy wash in a slot canyon between tall walls of rock and dirt. It has quick turns in the wash that are sometimes wide and sometimes more…
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The 604 Parallel is a well-known trail that offers an easy off-roading experience characterized by generally rocky terrain and longer stretches of whoops. This trail is versatile, featuring sections wide enough to accommodate oncoming traffic,…
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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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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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This is a ridgeline single track in the Nelson Hills OHV Area that is 2.7 miles long with lots of hill climbs and descents. The south end starts in a wide sandy wash, then it…
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This single track is a mix of desert sand washes and a ridgeline through the Nelson OHV Area. It starts in a gravely, sandy, dark grey wash next to tons of cactus at the base…
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Kingman Wash Road is a maintained backcountry road off Highway 93, south of Hoover Dam in Arizona. The road runs for about 3.6 miles over hills and down washes through the wild backcountry of Lake…
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Mead Davis Power Road is a rocky, dusty, sandy, rutted, washed-out road. Some sections require a short wheelbase high clearance vehicle, otherwise, its an easy road 4x4 is highly recommended. There is a chance for…
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Pabco Frontage Trail runs alongside the private Pabco Mine road. This route provides essential access to the vast network of trails in the area. This trail is predominantly easy to navigate, making it suitable for…
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This is an easy trail running between Color Rock Quarry and Apex. The route ends at Pabco Road, which is identified as a private road, though you can take it back to the I-15 without…
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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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Horse Thief Canyon Road is an 8.4 mile out and back trail that follows the wash up to a rock formation which can be used for bouldering, and is a primitive camping area. The Trailhead…
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