Trail Overview

Tie Rod Canyon is a moderately challenging trail just south of Las Vegas. It features a series of ledges and rocky outcropping that you need to negotiate. Depending on which direction you travel the trail, you are either climbing or going down all of the obstacles. Several of the harder obstacles have bypasses, so a stock, high-clearance 4x4 can make it through the trail. Don't forget to take in the views of the Spring Mountains to the west as you travel on the trail.

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Difficulty

Optional obstacles give this trail a moderate rating, but it is possible to get a stock, high-clearance vehicle through if you bypass the bigger ledges and boulders.

Technical Rating

Dan Wiggins

Aug 31, 2025

Open

There are several challenging on the North side of the summit. We started on the Vegas side and finished at the Sloan Side. Took us about 3-1/2 hours and had a wonderful time. At one point in time, my roll was at a 29° angle. Vehicles included my ‘24 PW & my friend’s ‘24 Raptor.

jeep lv

Jul 12, 2025

Open

Easy base trail most lifted 4x4s can do the trail itself but there are obstacles that can make it difficult, a couple waterfalls but there’s bye passes for all obstacles. Hardest obstacle will need 37s and good driving but it is completely optional. Pretty good scenery. Overall a really good trail. Any vehicle on 33s can definitely do this trail.

Joseph Dimitriadis

Jun 03, 2025

Open

This trail is on private property.

Mike Mahoney

May 22, 2025

Open

This was the SUV's maden off road voyage. Managed to get about three quarters of the trail done before getting to rocks and shelves which were a few inches above the trucks stock clearance. As we were out there by ourselves wasn't looking at getting stuck and walking back. A big thanks to my spotter Ryan. Had a great time, the trail is a lot of fun. no cell service ATT or Verizon. Wild life, humming birds.

Cristian Fuentes

Apr 24, 2025

Open

Solid 4 hour trail. Seen a bunch of rocks. One dope viewpoint. And several obstacles to test your toys with.

Thomas Castleberry

Apr 18, 2025

Open

Riccardo R

Mar 30, 2025

Open

Nice day out, trail has some difficult part but nothing that a good vehicle with a nice clearance can’t overtake. The technical part need a spotter to choose the right lines. There are some bypass, but not for all the obstacles. The trail was fine, no damages, all open from the 15 till Rainbow. If you do it reverse (Raimbow to i15) it can be more challenging and you might need to use lockers.

Michael Nicholson

Mar 09, 2025

Open

Good condition

Kris Leyden

Feb 15, 2025

Open

Nice trail

Dan Bailey

Nov 05, 2024

Open

Rocky to get in. Nothing super technical, just loose and rocky. Encountered a couple ledges, no water. Also no shelter from wind if you’re trying to set up off trail. The night I was out there were gusts of 45. Not bad for Oklahoma, but not fun in Nevada

Ali Ostovar

Jul 18, 2024

Open

Dalton Nadeau

Mar 09, 2024

Open

kody Deakins

Jan 06, 2024

Open

stock 2015 Chevy Colorado. Made it through with body damage, had to get out and plan my way around large rocks multiple times. Took me around 5 hours

Kevin Acuff

Nov 25, 2023

Open

Bob F

Sep 03, 2023

Open

Tie Rod Canyon Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

60 Inch
High Clearance
Full Width

Tie Rod Canyon

Trail Overview

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Difficulty

Technical Rating

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Tie Rod Canyon Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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