Overton Trails, Valley Of Fire, North Muddy Mountains, Moapa Valley OHV Park
Last Known Status
Open
DESCRIPTION
Is it the hottest place on earth? Actually no, that's nearby Death Valley, but you get the point! This trail system sits on the scenic eastern boundary of the Valley of Fire about 45 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The riding area consists of one main easy loop and a handful of sandy side trails that wind through a chain of rock formations.
A massive amount of effort went into acquiring and managing these trails and you can read all about it at the main trailhead. If you pay attention you'll see some tarantulas, and maybe some desert big horn sheep or other desert wildlife, but perhaps most interesting thing to see are the petroglyphs. These primitive drawings can be found on the rock formations at few locations.
Overall, this is a fun place to camp, and a decent place to ride for beginners and tourists, with nothing too challenging on the main loop. (If you are going to play around in some of the brushy areas with deep sand and blind corners we recommend a whip flag.) If you are adventurous you can ride the ridgetop trails or ride from your campsite all the way into the town of Overton for supplies. Large ATV tour groups run through this area daily. ATV Tours Info...
From: Las Vegas, NV
1) Take I-15 North from Las Vegas approx 45 miles
2) Take Exit 93 (Overton/Logandale exit) to 169
3) Turn right (west) on Liston Ave (look for Chinese restaurant on right)
4) Turn right at the stop sign
5) Stay to the right until dirt road forces you across the tracks (to Pioneer Road)
6) Stay on this road as it winds up the canyon (2WD ok)
7) First staging area is about 1.5 miles in (trailhead) and has bathrooms, additional staging and camping ahead.
TYPE OF AREA
Area
Trail, mix of sandy trails, small dunes & washes, gravel roads & trails
Land
BLM
QUALITY
Pros
excellent scenery, petrglyphs, cool play areas, cool rock fornmations, big sandy berms, fun place to camp
Cons
not enough trails, not enough singletrack, not enough challenging terrain, big tarantulas
Rating
Very Good
Recommended Stay
1-2 Days good for a weekend visit - not enough trails
TERRAIN
Square Miles
50
Miles Of Trail
50
Climate Type
Desert
Elevation
1100 to 2000 ft.
Trail Maintenance
Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained
Loose Dirt
Little
Hard Pack
Some
Sand
Mostly
Mud
None
Dust
Some
Rocks
Some
Trees
Few
Steep Hills
Few
Water Crossings
None
Small Jumps
Few
Large Jumps
Few
Berms
Some
Sand/Gravel Pits
Many
many sand pits/washes/play areas
Single Track
Few
Roads
Few
Intersections
Few
Rider Traffic
Some
Shade
Few
Ranges/Gunfire
None
Hazards
Few
(hazards not marked)
Novice
Mostly
Amateur
Some
Expert
Little
Comment
mostly sandy trails & gravel roads/trails with a few dirtmounds, play areas, and some cool rock face sections (100%rock)
Not Recommended very sandy in many parts, if not sand than rocky/gravel
Hiking
No Restriction
Horseback
No Restriction
Camping
No Restriction
(camp anywhere)
Campfires
No Restriction
Alcohol
No Restriction
Fireworks
Prohibited
NV state law
Firearms
Some Areas
not recomended
Law Enforcement
Few/Periodic
Jeep/SUV Patrol
Insurance
*Disclaimer: RiderPlanet strongly recommends that all visitors get insurance for their ATV, UTV or motorcycle before visiting any of the locations shown on this website.
FEES
Parking
No ($0.00)
Entry
No ($0.00)
Riding
No ($0.00)
Camping
No ($0.00)
Comment
free/BLM
KEY SERVICES
First Aid
30+ Miles (NE)
Mesa View Regional Hospital (702) 346-8040
Gasoline
1-5 Miles (E)
Wallys Gas & Food/Chevron (702) 398-3400
Diesel
1-5 Miles (E)
Wallys Gas & Food/Chevron (702) 398-3400
Water
30+ Miles (SW)
Valley of Fire State Park Campground (702) 397-2088
RV Hookup
30+ Miles (SW)
Valley of Fire State Park Campground (702) 397-2088
RV Disposal
30+ Miles (SW)
Valley of Fire State Park Campground (702) 397-2088
Campground
On Site
primitive sites scattered throughout
Conv Store
1-5 Miles (E)
Wallys Gas & Food/Chevron (702) 398-3400
Swim Area
30+ Miles (SW)
Boulder Beach (702) 293-8990
Water Body
5-20 Miles (SE)
Lake Mead (702) 293-8990 or (702) 293-8906
Boat Ramp
30+ Miles (SW)
Echo Bay Boat Ramp (702) 293-8990
CONTACTS
Contact Info
BLM - Southern Nevada District Office 4701 North Torrey Pines Drive Las Vegas, NV 89130 (702) 515-5000 lvfoweb@nv.blm.gov www.blm.gov
The trails wind through these interesting rock formations with sparse desert vegetation. There are numerous inviting camping spots (designated) surrounded by the red rock walls and green shrubs.
Logandale Trails Photo
This is a view from the access road on the way in.
Logandale Trails Photo
This is one of the larger main open sand areas.
Logandale Trails Photo
The side trails have some pretty deep sand. Winding sand trails like this are a lot of fun but you will wish there was more of it.
Logandale Trails Photo
The outer loop is basically just a gravel road in parts and can get a little boring.
Logandale Trails Photo
Another shot from the main sand play area.
Logandale Trails Photo
Hanging out at the petroglyphs.
Logandale Trails Photo
Great views from the main loop. If you know the way, you can ride all the way into Overton.
Logandale Trails Photo
Taking a short break to check out the petroglyphs. Unfortunately no kickstands on the RM two-strokes.
Logandale Trails Photo
There are a couple of cool points where the trail itself is solid rock, but nothing too difficult or steep on the main loop. The main loop is commonly used for tours.
Logandale Trails Photo
You really can't beat the scenery if you are out for an easy ride and camp. It is the perfect place to take a first time rider and get them hooked!
Logandale Trails Photo
This is the cut through trail that shortens the main outer loop. It has some good sandy turns and great views.
Logandale Trails Photo
Here is a view of some of the more prevalant petroglyphs. The GPS location of these are labeled on our map.
Logandale Trails Photo
This jeep was doing some rock climbing on one of the play areas.
Logandale Trails Photo
A solid rock step down on the cut through trail makes for a fun challenge for beginners to conquer. As long as you stick to the main trail there is nothing dangerous or scary.