Trail Overview
Cut-Through Road travels over fine, loose dirt that can become more difficult when wet. Ruts reach 6–8 inches deep, and the route intersects several other trails in the area. The final 0.1 miles become heavily overgrown, making pinstriping unavoidable, although this section can be skipped while still accessing campsites before it. The trail offers 360° views of the surrounding mountain ranges with numerous large, level campsites in open areas. More private and shaded camping can also be found among clusters of trees. The trail ends at a large, level campsite with room for approximately 12 vehicles.
Difficulty
This trail is rated Level 2 because of its loose surface, 6–8-inch ruts, and heavily overgrown final section. The route remains relatively easy overall, with pinstriping being the primary concern near the end.
History
The BLM lands south of Pahrump lie along historic travel corridors used by Indigenous peoples for generations and later by Spanish explorers, miners, ranchers, and settlers crossing the Mojave Desert. Portions of the nearby Old Spanish Trail became an important 19th-century trade route connecting settlements in New Mexico with Southern California, leaving the region with a long history of desert travel and exploration.
Offroad