Sawmill Road West

3.5/5 (2 reviews)
Sawmill Road West is a nice scenic off-road drive starting in the desert valley and climbing to an elevation of 5600 feet. Scenic landscape starts with brush and dirt/gravel roads and progresses to pine trees and snow during the winter season. Sawmill Road West is an optional entrance from the nor...Read More
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Highlights of Sawmill Road West

Camping Category IconCamping
Desert Category IconDesert
Rock Category IconRock
Sand Category IconSand
Scenic Category IconScenic
Wash Category IconWash
Highest Elevation
5644 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
N/A
Nearest Town
Las Vegas
Nearest Services
Las Vegas
Management Agency
US Fish and Wildlife Service
District
Desert National Wildlife Refuge

Overview

Sawmill Road West is a nice scenic off-road drive starting in the desert valley and climbing to an elevation of 5600 feet. Scenic landscape starts with brush and dirt/gravel roads and progresses to pine trees and snow during the winter season. Sawmill Road West is an optional entrance from the north into the Desert National Wildlife Refuge, which connects to Mormon Well Road. There are scattered camp sites along the trail, some big enough to fit multiple vehicles and tents.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Guide Overview
12 Waypoints
38 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
2 Community Reviews
1 Video
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