Trail Overview
BLM RS2477 travels over fine, loose dirt that can become more difficult when wet. Frequent rock gardens contain 2–6-inch rocks, while ruts begin around 6–8 inches deep and whoops reach 12–18 inches tall. Around 1.8 miles, the trail becomes very narrow with heavy overgrown vegetation, making pinstriping unavoidable. The route crosses a large section of BLM land with continuous views of the mountain ranges to both the north and south. Camping is abundant throughout, with numerous level campsites offering excellent views of the surrounding mountains.
Difficulty
This trail is rated Level 2 because of its loose surface, 6–8-inch ruts, 12–18-inch whoops, and frequent 2–6-inch rock gardens. The narrow, heavily overgrown section adds difficulty and makes pinstriping unavoidable.
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.
