Dirt Bike Trails
Near Summerlin South, Nevada

This trail provides access to Bureau of Land Management lands and connects to Red Rock Conservation Area, Cottonwood Pass, Goodsprings, and other areas of the Nevada desert southwest of Las Vegas. High-clearance vehicles are strongly recommended, with four-wheel drive and low range often useful. Two...
Learn more about Blue Diamond BLM Trail Access

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 Spring Mountains to the west. The elevation gain provides views of Mount Potosi, Mount Charleston, and the Las...
Learn more about Bird Spring Pass

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 drops away and the scenery is gorgeous. The first few miles are a fun wash (note, this wash will flood in a ...
Learn more about Wilson Tank Trail

Route is a Power-line easement running west to access Nevada State Hwy 160. High Clearance vehicles are recommended and 4WD may be necessary. There are many other route which can be explored off of this route including some leading to excellent over views of the valley and the city of Las Vegas.
Learn more about West End Restless Road

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 mile with pleasant desert views. A high-clearance vehicle is needed for this cut-off.
Learn more about Blue Diamond Cut-off

High Clearance trail, which may require 4x4, as there is a steep climb to the top and some sand wash along the trail. This trail leads to another route and gives an excellent overview of the valley below. The city of Las Vegas and its landmark buildings can be seen in the distance. Nighttime views w...
Learn more about Valley View Trail

This is a short but technical trail filled with beautiful views of the Spring Mountains in Red Rock, Nevada. Find yourself climbing and descending steep, loose rock hills while testing your ground clearance through small rock gardens and medium-sized ledges. There are uneven rutted-out sections that...
Learn more about Restless Road

This mostly sand and gravel trail serves as an alternate route to the Wilson Tank Trail. It includes smooth dirt sections along with a few challenging climbs, offering a moderate route suitable for high-clearance four-wheel drives, side-by-sides, ATVs, and dirt bikes. The trail is generally fast and...
Learn more about Wilson Trail Wash

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, NV. Once you get down there, stop at the Pioneer Saloon for a good burger or visit some old hi...
Learn more about Cottonwood Pass

This is a cross-over route between the Cottonwood Pass trail and the Restless Road trail. It follows a power-line easement and is an excellent way to extend and create a loop from one area to another. It accesses Nevada State Highway 160, which it runs parallel with and provides access to the highwa...
Learn more about Badger Pass Loop

Potosi Pass Road is a scenic, 12.7-mile point-to-point trail traversing Nevada's Spring Mountains, making it an excellent run for intermediate drivers seeking a mix of mountain pine forests and rugged desert flats. Starting at an elevation of nearly 6,233 feet, the route winds through the scenic pea...
Learn more about Potosi Pass Road

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, and there are no gates or barriers to entry at the time of this writing. If you are headed towards Vegas from...
Learn more about Lovell Wash Road

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 that lead to Grapevine Springs. This is a beautiful canyon with a lot of greenery, as you continue past t...
Learn more about Lucky Strike Road

This side trail starts off of Lovell Road, about 17 miles from Nevada Highway 160. The road starts out from NV 160 as Trout Canyon Road and at mile 7, you take the right fork which is Lovell Road. Both these are wide, level dirt and gravel roads. When you turn right off of Lovell Road, you will be o...
Learn more about Spring Mountain Recreation Area - Side Trail 01

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 Area. The main purpose of this trail is to provide access to the Prospect Springs Road as w...
Learn more about Harris Springs Cutoff Road

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 any vehicle to the test. Whether you're dialing in your rig or just out ...
Learn more about Shock Test Alley

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 surface is mostly loose gravel and rock. In the winter, it can have deep snow. There are some wash crossings wit...
Learn more about Telephone Canyon Road (530)

Railroad Canyon is an excellent four-wheel-drive route for intermediate offroaders looking for a scenic and moderately challenging desert escape just south of Las Vegas. Spanning approximately 4.1 miles, the trail begins by passing under a historic railroad tunnel built in 1929, setting a unique his...
Learn more about Railroad Canyon

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. However, use caution in this area, as there is foot traffic from visitors accessing the site-...
Learn more about Color Rock Road

Kodachrome Road offers an easy, family-friendly scenic drive through the Rainbow Gardens Area of Critical Environmental Concern, making it ideal for beginners and those looking to admire striking desert geology just east of Las Vegas. Spanning approximately 9.2 miles with modest elevation changes, t...
Learn more about Kodachrome Road

This trail provides access to Bureau of Land Management lands and connects to Red Rock Conservation Area, Cottonwood Pass, Goodsprings, and other areas of the Nevada desert southwest of Las Vegas. High-clearance vehicles are strongly recommended, with four-wheel drive and low range often useful. Two...
Learn more about Blue Diamond BLM Trail Access

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 drops away and the scenery is gorgeous. The first few miles are a fun wash (note, this wash will flood in a ...
Learn more about Wilson Tank Trail

Route is a Power-line easement running west to access Nevada State Hwy 160. High Clearance vehicles are recommended and 4WD may be necessary. There are many other route which can be explored off of this route including some leading to excellent over views of the valley and the city of Las Vegas.
Learn more about West End Restless Road

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 mile with pleasant desert views. A high-clearance vehicle is needed for this cut-off.
Learn more about Blue Diamond Cut-off

This trail provides access to Bureau of Land Management lands and connects to Red Rock Conservation Area, Cottonwood Pass, Goodsprings, and other areas of the Nevada desert southwest of Las Vegas. High-clearance vehicles are strongly recommended, with four-wheel drive and low range often useful. Two...
Learn more about Blue Diamond BLM Trail Access

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 drops away and the scenery is gorgeous. The first few miles are a fun wash (note, this wash will flood in a ...
Learn more about Wilson Tank Trail

Route is a Power-line easement running west to access Nevada State Hwy 160. High Clearance vehicles are recommended and 4WD may be necessary. There are many other route which can be explored off of this route including some leading to excellent over views of the valley and the city of Las Vegas.
Learn more about West End Restless Road

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 mile with pleasant desert views. A high-clearance vehicle is needed for this cut-off.
Learn more about Blue Diamond Cut-off