Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Moapa Town, Nevada

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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You will find this amazing trail near the end of the Weiser Valley Trail. Easy to navigate, with no challenging obstacles. It is a string of abandoned gypsum mines. Beautiful scenery can be found in…
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13-Mile Loop is the main trail at the Logandale Trail System. Most of the trails in the area branch off of this main trail. It is a combination of dirt road with a few sandy…
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This portion of the track from Logandale to Lake Mead starts after you complete the Weiser Valley to Lunch Spot section. You will cross UTE Road and take a double-wide trail across the desert floor…
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This is a short section of the Logandale Main Loop. It consists of deep red sand with some rocky side trails, and the rhe route requires 4WD because it is very soft. There are a…
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The Mormon Mesa Rim Trail is a lovely trail that offers outstanding views from above the towns of Amargosa and Logandale as you navigate the rugged terrain along the ridgeline. This path leads you through…
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Just Northeast of Moapa Valley, this trail follows right along the power lines and leads you up/down the plateau and across the Mormon Mesa. The section that goes up (or down) the plateau is a…
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This section of trail connects to several others in the area, as well as the Interstate exit. Towards the Southern end is a marker for the Old Spanish Trail that came through the area. The…
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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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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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Overton Wash Exit offers an easier and more accessible way out of the wash, making it a popular choice for those looking to enjoy a more heavily trafficked route. A deep washboard chop defines this…
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This trail cuts straight across the Mormon Mesa, connecting to several other trails in the area. It's one of the more well-defined paths, but there are a handful of others nearby as well. The trail…
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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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This trail leads to the Magnesite Mine, which opened in Overton in 1915. The trail winds through and around the Muddy Mountains, named such because they look like mud, but rarely are they muddy. Close…
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The trail to the Color Rock Quarry is an easy dirt road. The trail takes you into the Muddy Mountains Wilderness Area where you can see awesome sandstone and red rock formations. The area also…
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Mormon Mesa Southwest Rim offers a rugged adventure along the lower side of the rim, traversing the western edge. This trail winds intermittently close to the rim, providing stunning landscape views, though it is a…
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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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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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This is a flat hard-pack trail for most of the way. As you get closer to the turn-off to the lunch spot, it becomes more rocky and the scenery starts to improve. There are a…
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Sand Mine Road 110 begins just off the highway and is a popular access point for snowbirds and visitors heading to Valley of Fire State Park, thanks to its designation as a dispersed camping area…
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Mormon Mesa Southeast Rim offers a rugged adventure along the lower, even more remote side of the rim, traversing the eastern edge. This trail winds intermittently close to the rim, providing stunning views of the…
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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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Mormon Well is a stock-friendly trail that traverses the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. You will cross a well-maintained dirt road that rises in elevation from the desert floor to more than 6,000 feet in elevation.…
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St. Thomas Cove is a scenic day-use area that provides access to the St. Thomas hiking trail, inviting visitors to explore the historical remnants of St. Thomas, a Mormon settlement town that thrived from 1865…
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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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This is an 8.5-mile alternate route on the East side of the Bitter Springs Scenic Byway in White Basin and Bitter Spring Valley. It is a shortcut that begins and ends back on the Bitter…
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Fire Bay 106 is a fun and narrow wash trail that leads from the highway to a scenic dispersed camping spot in Fire Bay. This route features a manageable mix of light rocky sections as…
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Sand Wash to Virgin River is an east/west track that transits both the Gold Butte National Monument and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This 8-mile trail is rated 3 of 10 primarily due to…
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Stewart's Point is a charming trail that begins with a decent paved road but quickly transitions to a washboard texture as you meander past older houses perched above the lake. Some of these homes are…
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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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