Old Spanish Trail North

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The Old Spanish Trail in southern Nevada was the main trade route in the region from 1826 to 1848. The settlers and traders of the time had to travel through these harsh desert conditions to reach settlements to the north. This northern section follows a portion of the historic trail that borders th...Read More
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Highlights of Old Spanish Trail North

Beginner Category IconBeginner
Desert Category IconDesert
Overland Category IconOverland
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
2540 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Nearest Town
Moapa Valley
Nearest Services
Moapa Valley
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Las Vegas Office

Overview

The Old Spanish Trail in southern Nevada was the main trade route in the region from 1826 to 1848. The settlers and traders of the time had to travel through these harsh desert conditions to reach settlements to the north. This northern section follows a portion of the historic trail that borders the Valley of Fire State Park. The route is easy enough for stock 4x4s and an excellent way to connect Las Vegas with many other regional trails. The early section of the trail is a vast open desert, but it eventually works its way into a very scenic canyon with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. The entire area is also great for those interested in geology and rockhounding.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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13 Waypoints
41 Trail Photos
3 Trail Concerns
6 Community Reviews
1 Video
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