Trail Overview

The 13-Mile Loop is a beginner-friendly, 19.7-mile route that serves as the central artery of the Logandale Trail System. Traveling through scenic Mojave Desert terrain, the trail features striking red Aztec sandstone, sandy washes, and ancient petroglyph sites. It is suitable for stock 4x4s, ATVs, and UTVs, and provides access to various connecting trails. The loop ranges from 1,505 to 2,009 feet in elevation. While mostly flat and sandy, it contains one rocky segment requiring careful tire placement for lower-clearance vehicles. Due to extreme summer heat exceeding 100°F, the optimal visiting season is fall through spring. Lowering tire pressure is recommended for the sandy sections.

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Difficulty

This is an easy dirt and sand road which can be traversed by a stock SUV.

Technical Rating

Buddy Nielsen

Sep 27, 2025

Open

Muddy/WetRough/DeterioratedWashboard

Nick Jeep

Aug 30, 2025

2025 Jeep Wrangler

Open

Great trail and in good condition.

Goomba M

May 10, 2025

2018 Jeep Wrangler

Open

Dusty

This loop is a fun ride. Beware that the West loop has large washboards and woops. It's very slow going in a jeep. Even the side by sides are going slower due to the beating you're taking. The East part of the loop is sand and rock. There is one obstacle go get over when your doing the loop as you transition from the packed dirt trail to the rock and sand on the loop. If you want to avoid the washboard and just do and out and back to the petroglyphs take the East side loop after you leave the parking lot.

Goomba M

May 10, 2025

2018 Jeep Wrangler

Open

Dusty

The East loop of the trail has a large washboard roads very bumpy. the West loop of the trail is mostly sand and there is one area that you'll have to navigate over but it's very doable and for low steady climb.

Paul West

Mar 30, 2025

Open

Washboard

Very washboarded. It was tough to go faster than 5 mph in a very capable rig. Probably best for sxs, quads and bikes, not full size rigs.

robert titmas

Mar 23, 2025

2022 Toyota 4Runner

Open

Washboard

Lots a razors around, we didn’t see many full size vehicles. It’s super washboarded out in quite a few spots.

Miggy R

Aug 17, 2024

Open

NormalDusty

Great trail for beginners. Just expect for a bit of a bumpy ride. Good trail either way.

Slim

May 06, 2024

Open

DustyWashboard

Lots of sandy spots. There was a hill that had very deep sand and took me a couple attempts to get by it in my stock 4x4 pick up. There is a spot leading into a wash with a ledge, and I made it, but kissed the edge with my hitch. No damage. But, if you are in a stock 4x4, I might rank this one a little higher than a 3 when compared to other 3’s i’ve done. That said, maybe the best trail I’ve done in 2024. Beautiful!!!

David Fernandez

Apr 13, 2024

Open

NormalDusty

I mostly enjoyed the trail. There were many sections where the trail was really uneven causing my vehicle to move side to side. SxS will have no issue. The last portion of this trail is all loose and deep sand and I got stuck a few times and also had trouble steering in that type of terrain on turns. My 4Runner made it out thanks to 4LO and ATRAC but it was a bit sketchy.

K G

Mar 03, 2024

2021 Jeep Wrangler

Open

NormalWashboard

Windy but, other than that, had a blast. Family- friendly trail!

Will C

Feb 25, 2024

2021 Jeep Gladiator

Open

Well 1st time hitting this trail Solo, but Lots of Folks around to help it need. Very challenging for us, but handled it like a Champ. Beautiful Time to Go. We'll be Back.

Manuel Favela

Sep 17, 2023

Open

Derek Neill

Sep 03, 2023

2022 Ford Bronco

Open

Washboard

Lars Normark

Aug 12, 2023

Open

Normal

Brian H

Jun 26, 2023

Open

DustyWashboard

13-Mile Loop Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

Single Track
50 Inch
60 Inch
High Clearance
Full Width

Access Description

The Logandale Trail System is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and is open year-round with no daily use fees. All off-highway vehicles (OHVs) must display a valid Nevada OHV registration decal, and out-of-state visitors must comply with state registration requirements. Dispersed camping is permitted in designated areas, and visitors are required to pack out all trash and respect the sensitive cultural and archaeological resources, including ancient petroglyphs.