Portland Mine Traverse

Total Miles
22.1

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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Portland Mine Traverse
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Trail Overview

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 Mine (currently idle). The trail enters the Lake Mead Recreational Area at approx 8.6 miles.

Photos of Portland Mine Traverse

Portland Mine Traverse
Portland Mine Traverse

Difficulty

Easily passable by STOCK AWD or 4WD vehicles.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Portland Mine Traverse can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

Take Cottonwood Road off US 93, and take either the east (shorter and easier) or the west (much better scenic views) of the Lake Mead View Trail. Enter at Lost Cabin Spring.

Portland Mine Traverse Map

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