Potosi Pass

Traveling through the scenic Spring Mountains and into the lowland of the Mojave Desert, Potosi Pass Road is a popular recreation area and a relaxing mountain drive through some of the oldest mining history in Nevada. Located less than an hour from Las Vegas, Potosi is a former lead mining district started by Mormon Missionaries in the mid-1850s. The mines were abandoned by the Mormons in 1857, and in 1861, the mines were once again reopened by California Mining interests. During World War 1, the area was an important source of zinc. Today, the trail rewards you with spectacular mountain views, rich desert vegetation, sheer cliff walls, and panoramic sights.