Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Mesquite, Nevada

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Chris Angel's Breakfast Lunch Pizza

This is a pretty easy route that can be ridden on an ATV or a 4WD. There are a couple of challenging hills but it's a good beginner route with an experienced guide. This trail…
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Total Miles
41
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Flat Top Mesa Loop Trail

As you start on the trail, a wide panorama of Mesquite, Nevada, and Scenic, Arizona, makes a beautiful view. Behind these townships, you can see Virgin Peak and much of the Virgin River. Many short…
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Total Miles
15.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Mesquite American Flag Overlook

This short trip offers great views of Mesquite, Nevada, and Scenic, Arizona. Behind these towns, you will see Virgin Peak and much of the Virgin River. There is a bench along the way to sit…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp / Su

Policemans' Wash

7.5 miles of sandy bottom and high bank turns, the path is constantly changing with the rigs, wind, and rain it sees. Run it at speed or just cruse through and enjoy the scenery. One…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Bunkerville Choo Choo

The Bunkerville Choo Choo trail runs along the Virgin Mountain foothills. As you travel along the washes and mountain ridges, be on the lookout for cattle, as this is free range land. Along the way…
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Total Miles
29.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Mixer

This route features varied terrain, hill climbs, rocks, gravel and sand. This trail covers a good portion of the area and includes a mix of nearly paved quality gravel roads, two-track Jeep/SxS and single track.…
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Total Miles
15.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Toquop Access Road

Toquop Access Road is a rocky, slow-going trail that winds through remote desert terrain. The route is rocky and uneven, requiring patience and careful navigation. Loose stones and rough patches make for a technical ride,…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Gold Butte to Double Negative

This power line road has a few class 3 places but is mostly a class 2 route. The trail is good for Jeep, 4x4 trucks, or SXS. When you get to Double Negative, you're about…
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Total Miles
15.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp

Beaver Dam to Caliente

This is a fun and very scenic route from Beaver Dam, Arizona, to Caliente, Nevada that is 100% dirt and a perfect mix of fast open desert, twisty mountain roads, and a lot of elevation…
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Total Miles
82.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi

Where's Phil

The trail starts from a huge wash on the North side of Interstate 15. After the first climb, there will be beautiful views where it will connect up to the Three Corners trail. The rating…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Gold Butte to Little Finland

This is a one way, in-and-out trail through the Gold Butte National Monument. The trail passes several park highlights including; Whitney Pockets, the Devil's Throat sinkhole and the Little Finland area. The trail is an…
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Total Miles
35.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Road No More

This interesting route follows right along the Interstate. It was once a paved road but has long been abandoned and is slowly disappearing with erosion. There are a handful of technical sections that bump the…
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Total Miles
11.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Elbow Canyon Road-Mohave County 229 (BLM1042)

Elbow Canyon Road-Mohave County 229-BLM1042 is an 11-mile straight-through trail that is ideal for most stock 4x4 vehicles with high clearance and is rated 3 of 10. From Scenic, Arizona Elbow Canyon rises 4600 feet…
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Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Old Mormon Wagon Trail (West)

This trail is a combination of the westward extension of the Old Mormon Wagon Trail from Beaver Dam Wash as well as the extension of the Powerline Road that runs east of the wash. The…
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Total Miles
13.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Diagonal Alley

This dirt road cuts across the desert and connects to several other trails in the area. This route is pretty rocky and bumpy, with several rough washboard sections. It ends/starts just West of the Beaver…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp

Beer Can Fence

Starting on Cabin Canyon Road, turn on Hen Springs Road. This road quickly becomes a one-lane trail. As you climb up and around the mountainous terrain, you will be surrounded by the Virgin Mountains. The…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi / Su

Thelma and Louise Trail

Many have heard of the movie Thelma and Louise. Come see the jump site and some surrounding additions to the adjacent fence. This is a fun, easy trail that can be added to a visit…
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Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Nickel Falls

This trail starts at the Bunkerville Choo Choo Trail at the Nickle Creek Wash. The trail will head up into the mountain and follow the wash, either directly in the wash or alongside it. The…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Davidson Wash

While most washes have fun names or names of the water flow that made them, this one is named after the family that tragically lost their lives where the Old Mormon Wagon Trail intersects this…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Camp Road

This dirt road cuts across the desert and connects to several other trails in the area. Nothing too challenging to note, but this trail is pretty rocky and bumpy. Scenic desert landscape in every direction.…
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Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Sp

Mesquite Overlook

This trail starts at the four-way intersection of Lime Kiln Canyon, CR 101 and BLM 1041. Head north from this intersection on BLM 1041. This part of the route is a dirt road that winds…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Kohta Circus Ride

Great views of the Virgin Mountains, Key West Mine, and Lake Mead Overlook. The destination is in the Gold Butte National Monument, about 50 miles north of Las Vegas, Nevada, 30 miles south of Mesquite,…
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Total Miles
13.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Wi / Fa

Old Mormon Wagon Trail (East)

This is a portion of the old Mormon wagon trail that was first mapped in 1847. The early pioneers were seeking a route to modern southern California to provide a means of gathering needed goods…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Powerline Road

This is both a fun and useful trail for traversing the desert area north of Beaver Dam. One end connects just above the Beaver Dam Wash and the other end goes up on the mountain…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

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
86.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Fisherman Cove Road

Fisherman Cove Road is a 9.1-mile point-to-point trail that follows a wash down to the Virgin River. The name Fisherman Cove was when this trail ended at a cove on Lake Mead, which has since…
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Total Miles
8.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Stone Cabin to Jacobs Well (Black Rock Road 1004)

Stone Cabin to Jacobs Well (Black Rock Road 1004) is a 9.5-mile point-to-point trail rated 3 of 10 located in Mohave County, Arizona. This is a little-used section of Black Rock Road that connects Elbow…
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Total Miles
9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Disneyland

This is a short but fun and scenic side trail. On some mapping programs, it may be called Sidewinder Road. It can be accessed from two directions, but the best way is to head west…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Joshua Trees and Cliffsides

Joshua Trees and Cliffsides is a captivating trail that immerses you in a magical forest of soft sand and dense Joshua trees, creating a unique and enchanting environment. This picturesque route gracefully runs alongside majestic…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Middle Carp Elgin

Middle Carp Elgin is a short cutover trail that invites exploration while showcasing the historical significance of the Old Spanish Trail (Spanish: Viejo Sendero Espanol). This historical trade route connected the northern New Mexico settlements,…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

ATV Trails Near Mesquite, Nevada

Flat Top Mesa Loop Trail

As you start on the trail, a wide panorama of Mesquite, Nevada, and Scenic, Arizona, makes a beautiful view. Behind these townships, you can see Virgin Peak and much of the Virgin River. Many short…
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Total Miles
15.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Mesquite American Flag Overlook

This short trip offers great views of Mesquite, Nevada, and Scenic, Arizona. Behind these towns, you will see Virgin Peak and much of the Virgin River. There is a bench along the way to sit…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp / Su

Policemans' Wash

7.5 miles of sandy bottom and high bank turns, the path is constantly changing with the rigs, wind, and rain it sees. Run it at speed or just cruse through and enjoy the scenery. One…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Bunkerville Choo Choo

The Bunkerville Choo Choo trail runs along the Virgin Mountain foothills. As you travel along the washes and mountain ridges, be on the lookout for cattle, as this is free range land. Along the way…
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Total Miles
29.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Toquop Access Road

Toquop Access Road is a rocky, slow-going trail that winds through remote desert terrain. The route is rocky and uneven, requiring patience and careful navigation. Loose stones and rough patches make for a technical ride,…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Gold Butte to Double Negative

This power line road has a few class 3 places but is mostly a class 2 route. The trail is good for Jeep, 4x4 trucks, or SXS. When you get to Double Negative, you're about…
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Total Miles
15.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp

UTV/Side-by-Side Near Mesquite, Nevada

Chris Angel's Breakfast Lunch Pizza

This is a pretty easy route that can be ridden on an ATV or a 4WD. There are a couple of challenging hills but it's a good beginner route with an experienced guide. This trail…
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Total Miles
41
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Flat Top Mesa Loop Trail

As you start on the trail, a wide panorama of Mesquite, Nevada, and Scenic, Arizona, makes a beautiful view. Behind these townships, you can see Virgin Peak and much of the Virgin River. Many short…
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Total Miles
15.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Wi

Mesquite American Flag Overlook

This short trip offers great views of Mesquite, Nevada, and Scenic, Arizona. Behind these towns, you will see Virgin Peak and much of the Virgin River. There is a bench along the way to sit…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Sp / Su

Policemans' Wash

7.5 miles of sandy bottom and high bank turns, the path is constantly changing with the rigs, wind, and rain it sees. Run it at speed or just cruse through and enjoy the scenery. One…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Bunkerville Choo Choo

The Bunkerville Choo Choo trail runs along the Virgin Mountain foothills. As you travel along the washes and mountain ridges, be on the lookout for cattle, as this is free range land. Along the way…
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Total Miles
29.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Toquop Access Road

Toquop Access Road is a rocky, slow-going trail that winds through remote desert terrain. The route is rocky and uneven, requiring patience and careful navigation. Loose stones and rough patches make for a technical ride,…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi