Trail Overview

This trail starts in the Spring Mountains Recreational Area and ends in the Red Rock National Conservation Area managed by the BLM. The area within the BLM boundaries is known as the Harris Springs Recreation Area. The main purpose of this trail is to provide access to the Prospect Springs Road as well as the Harris Springs main road. There are no camping spots along the road, and the trail is prone to flash floods, although it is graded. At the end of Harris Springs Road, you can camp. There is a gate right where BLM land begins, it was open when I passed.

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Difficulty

This is rated as a two due to sections in which it is only passable by one vehicle at a time given that the dirt road boundaries are too high. AWD and 4WD should be fine, but 2WD might need to use momentum in the gravel areas if going uphill.

Technical Rating

Benjamin Watt

Aug 06, 2026

2021 Jeep Gladiator

Open

DustyWashboard

Great easy ride, you can go upwards of 20+ mph on the entire trail. There is some light washboarding but nothing serious at all, this should be rated a 1. I saw a few vehicles that did not even have 4WD it was not needed. Lots of beautiful views on the west end of the trail. I went and watched a thunderstorm roll in. I even got a lighting bolt picture.

Eric Becerra

Aug 01, 2026

Open

Normal

Kristin Lee

Jun 14, 2026

2023 Toyota 4Runner

Open

NormalDusty

Easy ride, basically fire roads. Good views and lots of spots to pull off to stop and hang out.

Justin Torres

May 02, 2026

2015 Chevy Suburban 2wd

Open

Normal

Started Harris springs cutoff from Kyle canyon and exited on Harris springs rd further west up Kyle canyon rd. The cutting off is a wash rd very easy with some rocks. From the cutoff rd to Kyle canyon on Harris springs rd is even easier. Took about an hour and a half with a few stops for pics. Did it all in my 2wd Suburban

Rik Stoddard

Aug 30, 2025

2023 Polaris Sportsman 450

Open

Dusty

Very dusty but fun just the same. Very easy. Not one part of our trip was difficult.

Wes Harper

Aug 18, 2025

2023 Chevrolet Colorado

Open

Normal