Pahrump to Mountain Springs Trail

Trail Name: Pahrump to Mountain Springs

Location: Connects Pahrump to the Mountain Springs area toward Las Vegas, through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (Spring Mountains)

Difficulty: Easy

Distance: 31.2 miles total

Est. Time: 4-5 hours round trip with stops

Overview:

A mostly non-technical gravel/hard-pack route that climbs out of the desert floor into forested terrain, a popular Pahrump-to-Vegas backcountry connector. Expect steep grades, dry wash crossings, and a real chance of spotting wild horses, elk, or mountain goats up top.

What to Know Before You Go:

– Watch for dry water channels that can flash flood fast in bad weather, don’t push it if rain’s rolling in.

– Lots of blind corners and single-vehicle-width sections, run a whip flag and take it slow around turns.

– Cell service is spotty; download offline maps before you go.

– Nevada OHV tag required.

Nearby Stops:

Camping and hiking access points along the route; Mountain Springs has services if you continue on toward Las Vegas.