This 25.5-mile loop passes through the Black Mountains. Visit several abandoned mines (be cautious some mines are not fenced off or filled in). At the turnaround point take some time to hike the wash down… Learn more about Pope Mine Loop
Total Miles
24.8
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
East Cottonwood Cove Road
This trail is a graded road from US 93 out to East Cottonwood Cove on Lake Mohave. This road is wide and fairly smooth with a few washes that are susceptible to flooding during heavy… Learn more about East Cottonwood Cove Road
Total Miles
18.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Wi / Su / Sp
Klondyke Mine Loop
This trail is a 6.6-mile loop in the Black Mountains that passes 3 closed gold mines, Dixie Queen Mine, Klondyke Mine, and Dixie Gold Mine. This trail also has sweeping views of Lake Mohave. Many… Learn more about Klondyke Mine Loop
Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp
Lake Mohave View Trail
This trail provides great views of Lake Mohave and many areas suitable for camping. The road is mostly moderate gravel but there are several short loose and steep sections. There are a lot of large… Learn more about Lake Mohave View Trail
Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Gregg's Hideout Trail
This 37.2 mile out-and-back trail takes you to Gregg's Hideout Cove on Lake Mead. The first 9 miles of this trail is maintained county roads. Once you enter the Lake Mead Recreation Area the road… Learn more about Gregg's Hideout Trail
Total Miles
17.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Fire Mountain Road
This 10.2-mile out-and-back trail starts off in a wash but then climbs up on a spur and continues down to Lake Mohave. This trail has great views of Lake Mohave. The last mile of the… Learn more about Fire Mountain Road
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Portland Mine Traverse
This 21.7 point-to-point trail begins off the Lake Mead View Trail (which actually overlooks Lake Mohave) and ends near Katherine's Landing. The trail takes you through the Black Mountain range and passes by the Portland… Learn more about Portland Mine Traverse
Total Miles
21.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp
Golden Mile Trail
This 5.2-mile out-and-back trail takes you to an old abandoned gold mine. You will pass through the Hualapai Wash and come up to the first of three gates on this trail. Always close all gates… Learn more about Golden Mile Trail
Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Bonelli Landing
This 15-mile out-and-back trail ends at Bonelli Landing on Lake Mead. This road is maintained but not on a regular basis. There are open camping areas at the lake and a pit toilet. Excellent spot… Learn more about Bonelli Landing
Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Aztec Wash Road
This 20.8-mile out-and-back trail starts near the small town of Nelson, El Dorado Canyon, and passes through Eagle Wash and Aztec Wash before ending at a small cove on Lake Mohave. Plenty of beautiful vistas… Learn more about Aztec Wash Road
Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Powerline Wash Road
This short 2.6-mile out-and-back trail is a side trip/spur trail off the Aztec Wash Road. This is an easy trail that can be done by a high clearance 2WD or any 4WD vehicle. It runs… Learn more about Powerline Wash Road
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
Mountain Wash Road to Morning Star Cove
This 7.6-mile out-and-back trail runs down Mountain Wash and ends at Morning Star Cove on Lake Mohave. This trail is mostly loose sand and gravel. Enjoy the cool water in the morning star cove on… Learn more about Mountain Wash Road to Morning Star Cove
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Eagle Wash Road to Placer Cove
This 9.7 out-and-back trail is a side trip off the Aztec Wash Road. This trail is mostly loose sand and gravel, which is passable by stock 4WD vehicles. At the S-Turn going to Placer Cove,… Learn more about Eagle Wash Road to Placer Cove
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Opal Mountain Road
Opal Mountain Road drives through the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This area is a limited-use area, and camping is only allowed in approved areas. Offroad use is not allowed unless on a designated route.… Learn more about Opal Mountain Road
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
Chloride Mines
Parking is available behind the Mindeshaft Market, and camping is available at the Chloride Western RV Park. Please ride respectfully through town. The trail starts out in Chloride, a delightful mining town, and takes you… Learn more about Chloride Mines
Total Miles
17.1
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Burro Wash
This trail comes in at 12 miles, some pretty difficult sections and plenty of sharp rocks. You will want to be sure to have off-road tires. The end of the trail is where all of… Learn more about Burro Wash
Total Miles
10.6
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Lost Cabin Wash Trail
This 4.3-mile out-and-back trail takes you up the lost cabin wash to an old coral area. This is a nice little side trip while traveling on the Portland Mine Traverse. The trail is easy and… Learn more about Lost Cabin Wash Trail
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Pot Cove Road
This short side trail off the East Cottonwood Cove Road leads to the more popular beach area which has toilet facilities. A good side trip while in the area to view Lake Mohave and relax.… Learn more about Pot Cove Road
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Loop Powerline Road
This is a 10-mile one-way trail with steep ascents/descents and lots of blind switchbacks running along high-tension power lines. Most of the trail is one vehicle wide with plenty of pull-outs. Amazing views of Lake… Learn more about Loop Powerline Road
Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cohenour Loop
This 17.5-mile loop trail takes you through a petroglyph wash and passes the Old Cohenour Mine. Don't miss the petroglyphs at 3 miles into the trail (right before the loop). This trail is passable by… Learn more about Cohenour Loop
Total Miles
16.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Jeep Cove Trail
This 12.4-mile out-and-back trail takes you from the Portland Mine Traverse Trail to Jeep Cove on Lake Mohave. Jeep Cove is a great place to relax for lunch while traveling the Traverse Trail. Possibility of… Learn more about Jeep Cove Trail
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Rockefeller Mine Road
Rockefeller Mine road is mixed surface gravel, sand, and loose rock road that runs through both Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Bureau of Land Management Government Lands. This road offers stunning views of the… Learn more about Rockefeller Mine Road
Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Six Mile Cove Road
Six Mile Cove Road is an easy road but can be loose sand in sections, 4x4 is recommended, in the rainy season this area is prone to flash floods. It runs through Lake Mead National… Learn more about Six Mile Cove Road
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa
Mid Basin Cove
Mid-Basin Cove road is an easy road but can be loose sand in sections, 4x4 is recommended, in the rainy season this area is prone to flash floods. It runs through Lake Mead National Recreation… Learn more about Mid Basin Cove
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Sleeping Princess
This is a challenging and scenic Jeep trail through the Black Mountains. Its difficulty depends on the direction driven and the options chosen. This trail can be driven either way but it is recommended to… Learn more about Sleeping Princess
Total Miles
26.6
Tech Rating
8
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Indian Pass Overlook
This short 4-mile out-and-back trail takes you to the top of the ridge line of Indian Pass and the Old Pope Mine. This is a great side trip when taking the Cohenour loop. At the… Learn more about Indian Pass Overlook
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Tamarisk Road
Tamarisk Road runs through Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This area is a limited-use area, and camping is only allowed in approved areas, offroad use is not allowed unless on a designated route. It is… Learn more about Tamarisk Road
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Nellis Cove Road
Nellis Cove Road runs through Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This area is a limited-use area, and camping is only allowed in approved areas, offroad use is not allowed unless on a designated route. It… Learn more about Nellis Cove Road
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Nine Mile Cove Road
Nine Mile Cove Road runs through Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This area is a limited-use area, and camping is only allowed in approved areas. Offroad use is not allowed unless on a designated route.… Learn more about Nine Mile Cove Road
Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Gilbert Canyon
This 4.4-mile out-and-back trail takes you from Cohenour Loop through a scenic canyon toward Lake Mead. The vehicle trail stops approximately 1/2 mile from the lake, you can continue on foot over the large rocks… Learn more about Gilbert Canyon
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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