The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area contains numerous trails of varying widths, accessible to most OHVs and 4WD high clearance vehicles. The trail surfaces are mostly dirt with some rocky areas. Trails are of varying difficulty, mostly easy routes with some moderately difficult climbs.
There are several play areas with steep slopes. The amount of time spent riding these trails may take several hours depending on which trailhead, route, and destination you pick. Some of the staging areas have amenities, but most should have accessible pull-through parking areas for trailers. The degree of signage will also vary depending on route and land manager. Cellphone service is often unreliable in these mountains.
Some of the most popular destinations and routes include:
Blue Diamond Hills: 35.997269, -115.446785 From downtown Las Vegas, take I-15 South towards Los Angeles. Exit right onto Blue Diamond Rd/State Route 160. Continue for roughly 17 miles West towards Pahrump. The staging area will be on the left, lining Cottonwood Valley Road.
Carpenter Canyon: 36.172935, -115.809373 From downtown Pahrump, take Nevada State Route 160 East towards Las Vegas. Exit left onto Carpenter Canyon Road. Continue for roughly 5 miles Northeast. Campsites and pull-through turning areas can be found on either side of the road.
Clark Canyon Trail: 36.327461, -115.782763 From downtown Pahrump/State Route 160, head North onto Panorama Road. Turn right (West) onto Wheeler Pass Road/Clark Canyon Road and continue for 15 miles. There are pullouts on this road and Avens Road.
Goodsprings Highlands: 35.840154, -115.433132 From downtown Las Vegas, head South on I-15 towards Los Angeles for 33 miles. Exit right onto Goodsprings Road and continue West for 7 miles. Make a right onto Goodsprings Bypass Road. There is an open lot near an electrical substation one mile down the Bypass Road, as well as other parking areas.
Lovell Canyon: 36.060860, -115.559852 From downtown Las Vegas, take I-15 South towards Los Angeles. Exit right onto Blue Diamond Rd/State Route 160. Continue for roughly 21 miles West towards Pahrump. Take a right on Lovell Canyon Road, and continue North for three miles. Campsites and pull-through turning areas can be found on either side of the road.
Wallace Canyon Trail: 36.262736, -115.863196 From downtown Pahrump/State Route 160, head North onto Panorama Road. Turn right (West) onto Wheeler Pass Road, and continue for 8 miles. Turn right onto Wallace Canyon Road. Pullouts can be found on both sides of the road.
Wheeler Pass Road: 36.281614, -115.833319 From downtown Pahrump/State Route 160, head North onto Panorama Road. Turn right (West) onto Wheeler Pass Road, and continue for 10 miles. Pullouts can be found on both sides of the road. This road gets very narrow in some places, please drive with caution and know the limit of your skills and vehicles abilities.
Parking and campsites are dispersed throughout.
Always drive with caution as roads may be washed out due to severe flooding. Know the limit of your skills and your vehicles abilities before traveling on any back country road.
Portions of the Spring Mountain National Recreation area boarder designated wilderness, only hikers and equestrians are allowed within the wilderness boundary. Motorized and mechanized use is only permitted on surrounding non-wilderness trails. Please be respectful of the wilderness boundary and only travel on designated roads and trails for your activity type. Horses are allowed and only certified weed free hay can be brought in.
Nearby lodging and resources are located in Pahrump, Indian Springs and Las Vegas.
For information on hiking and camping within the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, visit their website!
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These trails and roads can be accessed from the east side of Pahrump, the southern end of Indian Springs and from the northern end of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
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