Navigating these trails are fairly straight forward as they are forest service, or maintenence roads. The main attraction in this trail system is the trek up to Mount Potosi! This 14 miles, out-and-back, trail is not for the faint of heart. Plenty of steep ascents and descents make this trail very challenging and dangerous if not properly equipped. A 4WD vehicle is required to make a successful ascent, and make sure your breaks are nice and tight before heading out. Some areas are so steep, you'll be gaining one foot of elevation gain per stride, making the total elevation gain up to 4,000 ft. The summit of Mount Potosi is marked by a radio tower where there is enough room to park and turn around. Once you make it to Potosi summit, you'll be able to see all the way to Lake Mead, into California and north into Red Rock Canyon National Recreation Area.
Plenty of other non-motorized recreation is located nearby! Be sure to stop by the Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, or the Spring Mountains National Conservation Area!
Lodging and other services are located nearby in Blue Diamond, Pahrump and Las Vegas.
For more information visit the US Forest Service or BLM website or contact:
Bureau of Land Management Southern Nevada District OfficeThe trails can be access from several dirt roads around the area. The main staging area is on the south end of the trail system and marked by a large orange rock. There will be a gate along the route, but a side path has been carved out.
Portions of some of these roads are paved.
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