Nevada Trails

Nelson Goldmine Trail is an off-road trail that features great scenic views, multiple rock obstacles, abandoned mining equipment and some murderous history. The area known as Nelson, Nevada was originally called Eldorado in 1775 by the Spaniards who made the original discoveries of gold in the area that is now Eldorado Canyon. The town was the site of one of the first major gold strikes in Nevada and one of the biggest mining booms in state history. Gold and silver were discovered here around 1859. The rush to the canyon began in 1861, several mining camps were established in the canyon and a steamboat landing at the mouth of the canyon on the Colorado River which was named Colorado City. Among the early mines established was the notorious Techatticup Mine in the middle of the canyon. Management and labor disputes and disagreements over ownership resulted in wanton killings so frequent as to be routine and ordinary. Despite the sinister reputation of the mine, it along with others in the town produced several million dollars in gold, silver, copper and lead. The mines in the canyon were active from about 1858 until 1945. The community called Nelson was named after Charles Nelson, a camp leader who was slain in his home along with four other people in 1897 by a renegade Indian.

Similar to the red rocks of Moab and Sand Hollow, Logandale Trails is a four-wheeler paradise on a smaller scale. Logandale is located in the Moapa Valley of Nevada, about an hour northeast of Las Vegas. The 21,000-acre trail system is a multi-use park with numerous diverse trails and exceptional interpretive sites, all maintained by local volunteers. While easily traveling through towering red rock canyons, you'll have endless options for a truly epic campsite. The southern boundary is The Valley of Fire State Park, so the natural red Aztec sandstone rock formations are found throughout the OHV park, beginning right at the trailhead. The main loop presented here is an effective way to experience this unique region, view numerous petroglyphs, or connect with just about every trail within the park.

Potosi Camp is a former lead mining district started by Mormon Missionaries in the mid-1850s. The mines were abandoned by the Mormons in 1857. In 1861, the mines were reopened by California Mining interests and built a camp. During WW2, the area was an important source of zinc. The trail goes around the western side of Potosi Mountain. Sights along the trail include desert vegetation, wildlife, and cliff walls. The trail ends just outside of Goodsprings, NV, home to the Pioneer Saloon, one of Nevada's oldest saloons. It's next door to the general store.

A nice relaxing off-road trail ride through the Lucky Strike Canyon located in the Red Rock Conservation area for the first few miles, followed by a more challenging climb on a rocky trail to Angel Peak. Spectacular views of the surrounding valleys. This trail is for those who enjoy views from higher elevations. The trail is a great way to escape the Las Vegas heat during the summer.