Trail Overview

Devil's Cove Road travels through Gold Butte National Monument, and is a 28-mile round trip out and back track rated 3 out of 10. The trail starts off the Gold Butte Backcountry Byway and ends in the now-dry Devil's Cove which is part of Lake Mead. The desert road runs through washes, up ridges, and eventually drops down into the cove. During the spring travelers may be able to enjoy the California Poppies in bloom and observe the herd of wild burros that live in the vicinity of the cove. A short hike through up the ridge or around the edge of the vegetation will bring travelers views of the Colorado River. This is a very remote area with no services of any kind including cell service. The nearest facilities are in Mesquite/Bunkerville some 40 miles away. Gold Butte Byway is considered accessible by 2-wheel drive vehicles, however, the BLM recommends 4x4s on the road to the cove.

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Difficulty

Trail consisting of loose rocks, dirt, and sand with some slick rock surfaces, mud holes possible, no steps higher than 12". 4WD is required, and aggressive tires are a plus.

Technical Rating

Nick Jeep

Apr 11, 2026

Open

Large rock boulder obstacle

JAMES

Mar 21, 2026

Open

First 8.5 miles in off the turnoff is fine. After that it gets narrow and rocky for about an eight of a mile. A four-foot pour over waterfall makes it impossible to continue. No tracks of any kind beyond that.

Keith

May 02, 2024

Open

Beautiful trail - watch out for Donkeys! There's about a 1-mile section as the trail Starts dropping towards the river that's a bit washed out - I'd say on the harder side of 3, or maybe even a 4. We're in a modified Taco on 33's, 2.5 inch lift, full armor.

Leo Gallardo

Oct 27, 2023

Open