| Alt Names |
Apex, Las Vegas Dunes |
| DESCRIPTION |
Located just off the highway in the outskirts of Las Vegas, this open area is easy to get to. The terrain is actually more of a mix of hard pack and loose dry dirt on endless rolling hills, and there are not as many actual sand dunes as the name implies, but there are some (south). This is a good practice spot for Las Vegas locals or family day trips. Riders should use caution because the area has a lot of rider traffic on weekends, many novices, and countless jumps and intersecting trails. This area offers no services, no shade and is primarily a day use area. There is currently a Clark County proposal for a development project to create a designated OHV area at Nellis Dunes in order to accomodate the massive demand for off-road motorcycle recreation opportunities in the Las Vegas area. For more information visit the Clark County website.
***ANNOUNCEMENTS*** (September 2010)
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Las Vegas, NV |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 36º 18.546' W 114º 57.166' |
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From: Las Vegas, NV
1) I-15 north from Las Vegas to exit 58 (Apex)
2) Right off ramp onto 604 south (Las Vegas Blvd)
3) Immediate left into parking area |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail, Dunes, Gravel Pit, mixed terrain/open play area/dunes |
| QUALITY |
| Pros |
easy to get to, close to town for Las Vegas locals, generally open
(ride whenever you want) |
| Cons |
busy, crowded, terrain is not that great |
| Rating |
 Fair
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| Recommended Stay |
Half Day
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| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
9 |
| Miles Of Trail |
9 |
| Climate Type |
Desert |
| Elevation |
2200 to 2200 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained |
| Loose Dirt |
 Little |
| Hard Pack |
 Some |
| Sand |
Some |
| Mud |
Little |
| Dust |
 Mostly |
| Rocks |
Some |
| Trees |
 None |
| Steep Hills |
 Many |
| Water Crossings |
None |
| Small Jumps |
Many |
| Large Jumps |
 Few |
| Berms |
Few |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |
Few |
| Single Track |
Few |
| Roads |
None |
| Intersections |
Many |
| Rider Traffic |
Many |
| Shade |
None |
| Ranges/Gunfire |
None |
| Hazards |
Few |
| Novice Terrain |
Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
Little |
| Comment |
open play area |
| MX TRACK |
| Features |
Public |
| Max Engine Size |
No Maximum |
| Min Engine Size |
No Minimum |
| Comment |
one motorcross track, sandy, lots of whoops |
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
No |
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
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| Night Riding |
Unknown |
| Flags |
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| Two Strokes |
No Restriction |
| Cross Country |
Permitted |
| ATVs |
No Restriction |
| UTVs |
No Restriction |
| 4x4s (registered) |
No Restriction |
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
No Restriction |
| Bicycles |
No Restriction |
| Hiking |
No Restriction |
| Horseback |
No Restriction |
| Camping |
No Restriction |
| Campfires |
Some Areas |
| Alcohol |
No Restriction |
| Fireworks |
Prohibited |
| Firearms |
Some Areas |
| Law Enforcement |
Few/Periodic |
| Comment |
high traffic, amny intersections |
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Entry Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Riding Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Camping Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Comment |
no fees/no services |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
Nearest City |
| Gasoline |
NSL |
| Diesel |
NSL |
| Water |
NSL |
| RV Hookup |
NSL |
| RV Disposal |
NSL |
| Campground |
On Site |
| Conv Store |
NSL |
| Swim Area |
Las Vegas, NV |
| Water Body |
20-30 Miles (S) |
| Boat Ramp |
20-30 Miles (S) |
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
BLM - Southern Nevada District Office
4701 North Torrey Pines
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 515-5000
www.blm.gov
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