Black Velvet Road

Total Miles3.9
Technical Rating
2Easy
Best TimeSpring, Fall, Winter
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This is an easy trail from the highway onto the Black Velvet Road. Head in a short distance to an area to air down. After airing down, the trail has a few small obstacles with easy bypasses. Most of the trail is easy gravel with a few sections of rock gardens, a few wash crossings, and some washboards. It's an easy trail with beautiful views. The trail ends at the Late Night Trail parking lot where you can air up, use the restroom, and hit the road home. Only licensed 4x4 vehicles are allowed in the Red Rock National Conservation Area.

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Difficulty

This is an easy trail with a few wash crossings and a few minor hills.

Technical Rating

2

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Isaac T
Jun 27, 2026
Open
Normal
Jody Thomas
Oct 18, 2025
2025 Subaru Crosstrek
Open
Normal
Pretty easy trail. A couple deep spots to negotiate. I did this in Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness. Great beginner trail.
Jakob D
Oct 07, 2025
Open
NormalDustyMuddy/Wet
Really easy, and pretty.
James S.
Oct 03, 2025
Open
NormalDusty
Super easy and beginner friendly trail. I was the only one so I could stop every now and then and enjoy the views.
Christian C
Sep 22, 2025
Open
Awesome trail! I’m a beginner and took my bone stock GX460. No issues at all and a perfect trail for anyone looking to start off-roading. I would recommend 4WD for anyone going on this trail just for the last couple of hills. I will be back!!
Mikey H
Sep 20, 2025
Open
NormalDusty
Pretty simple trail, a few steep climbs near the last section if starting on the East end. Lots of runners, atv and dirtbike traffic.
Derrick T
Jul 21, 2025
2024 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Normal
Fun trail. If you start at the A marker side all the hard parts are within a quarter mile. My truck handled everything no problem. Can’t really say much, this was my first time off roading.
jacob k
Jun 14, 2025
Open
Normal
A few spots to turn around and will probably need 4x4 for the most western section (either the beginning or the end depending on where you start) Great scenery and the temperature was perfect at 7:30
Ian Flores Siaca
May 22, 2025
2024 Subaru Outback
Open
NormalWashboard
The rutted inclines at the end of the trail would classify this as a 3 in OnX's system. However, they are easy to pass even on a lifted Subaru like mine. Beautiful views of the sunset.
jason king
Apr 06, 2025
Open
NormalDusty
Hawaii Girl
Mar 12, 2025
2021 Toyota 4Runner
Open
NormalDusty
Dennis B
Jan 27, 2025
Open
Normal
Nice short open trail, no real problems or difficulties with the trail.
B Lang
Oct 12, 2024
2006 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Normal
Good quick trip is short on time. Feels like you are out of the city. Watch for mountain bikers being some of their trails cross main trail.
Jason W
Sep 23, 2024
Open
Normal
Fairly easy trail. Several areas near the end of the trail that were steep with washed out boulders that made it challenging. Took good lines on a stock Trailhawk with no issues. Overall very scenic, easy and a fun short trail.
Jeep Girl
Sep 03, 2024
2022 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Normal
I saw a shooting star and the city lights from afar, very stunning!

Black Velvet Road Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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  • Full Width

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