Sand Wash Road
Total Miles
4.9
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
At the intersection with Hemlock Road, take Sand Wash Road westbound towards Pahrump. This trail is comprised mostly of gravel and is relatively level the whole way. It follows Sand Wash through Blackbrush, Joshua Tree Woodland, Creosote Bush, and Mojave Desert Life Zone communities. Keep an eye out for wild horses and burros.
Photos of Sand Wash Road
Difficulty
An easy trail for 4WD vehicles, however 2WD vehicles may have some trouble with the sandy wash segments.
Status Reports
Sand Wash Road Map
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