Noides Road

Noides Road is an accessible 8.6-mile offroad route ideal for drivers seeking a scenic climb from the wide-open Mojave Desert into the rugged foothills of the Spring Mountains. Starting from US Route 95 at an elevation of 3,558 feet, the trail ascends 2,150 feet to its termination point deep within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest at 5,709 feet. The route crosses Bureau of Land Management lands before entering national forest territory, providing a diverse transition of landscapes from low-elevation desert scrub to pinyon-juniper woodlands. Rated a technical difficulty of 3, the trail is suitable for stock high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles, SxSs, and dual-sport motorcycles, though drivers must remain alert for changing terrain. The primary obstacles along this unpaved track are sections of loose, rocky washouts that require deliberate line placement to avoid scraping or losing traction. Dispersed camping options are plentiful, with a spacious, flat camping area located near the powerlines in the lower desert wash, as well as several scenic campsites near the top of the route within the trees. While the lower portion of the trail is typically accessible and dry year-round, winter snow can accumulate at the higher elevations near the summit, making the upper sections impassable or significantly more challenging during the colder months. Visitors should carry extra water and recovery gear, as there are no services along this remote Nevada backcountry route.