Trail Overview

Christmas Tree Pass is a fun, dirt road adventure in the hills above the Colorado River on the Arizona/Nevada border. It is named for a tree on the trail that is decorated with christmas ornaments. This is a relatively easy drive, with the occasional need for 4Lo on the east section when the sand is soft. There are numerous viewpoints with beautiful regional desert vistas. This is rattlesnake territory, so take caution.

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Difficulty

This is an easy, scenic drive.

Technical Rating

Brian Gould

Apr 14, 2026

Open

Couple spots had some wash out but all in all it was a beautiful relaxing drive.

Mark Foust

Feb 02, 2026

Open

Started the run near Laughlin and ended the run at the 95 N to LV. A lot of washboard. Especially on the end 1/4. The petroglyphs are incredible if you decide to hike where the signs tell you it’s an option. Several trees decorated with decorations.

Shawn Hudson

Nov 12, 2025

Open

Dry dusty. Left vehicle in all wheel drive.

Brandon Ross

Sep 13, 2025

Open

Ian Flores Siaca

May 23, 2025

Open

This trail is an easy 1. Multiple places to pass and no washes or rutts.

Michael M

Dec 24, 2024

Open

Went on Christmas Eve. Probably ran into about 8 different people. Difficulty 1 on the in and out. Difficulty 2 in the middle.

Rick D

Dec 16, 2024

Open

A few trees were decorated on Christmas Tree Pass.

Matthew Hee

Nov 19, 2024

Open

Teddy K

Mar 11, 2024

Open

Trail was easy. Washboard a good part of the trail. Did it in a 2023 Jeep Rubicon but stayed in 2wd.

Michael Meyer

Mar 05, 2024

Open

National Park Rangers are ticketing non road legal vehicles on their portion of this trail!

Will C

Dec 17, 2023

Open

Nice Trail, not much Wildlife, but nonetheless pictures don't do justice.

Jaren G

Aug 08, 2023

Open