Pine Nut Road

5/5 (3 reviews)
A Short road off of Mormon Well road located in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge that climbs from the valley floor into the pines at the top and ends with a great campground. One of the camp sites has a nice view of the desert below. There are multiple weather stations to explore. Plenty of h...Read More
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Highlights of Pine Nut Road

Camping Category IconCamping
Desert Category IconDesert
Rock Category IconRock
Sand Category IconSand
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
6783 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
Pine Nut Road
Nearest Town
Las Vegas
Nearest Services
Las Vegas
Management Agency
US Fish and Wildlife Service
District
Desert National Wildlife Refuge

Overview

A Short road off of Mormon Well road located in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge that climbs from the valley floor into the pines at the top and ends with a great campground. One of the camp sites has a nice view of the desert below. There are multiple weather stations to explore. Plenty of hiking options from the campground, including a trail to Sheep Peak.

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8 Waypoints
26 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
3 Community Reviews
1 Video
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