| Alt Names |
Keyhole Canyon, Western Rd, Mt. Duncan, Huse Spring, Copper Canyon, Knob Hill, Oak Creek Canyon, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Techatticup Wash, Desert Queen Well, Mojave Desert |
| DESCRIPTION |
Located in the Mojave Desert, this OHV area offers plenty of steep and challenging hill climbs, endless ATV trails, some dry river washes, twisting rock formations and small canyons. Beautiful desert scenery and interesting desert vegetation surround this area, but respect the area near the main entrance, as the first 3/4 mile of the access road is surrounded by limited use and private land. Overall, this is a fun place to check out and explore, but there are no services. Bring your own shade and water.
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Boulder City, NV |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 35º 48.407' W 114º 52.732' |
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From: Las Vegas, NV
1) Take I-93 east toward Boulder City
2) Take exit for I-95 south, continue approx. 10 miles
3) Turn left (east) on Hwy. 165 and continue approx. 3.6 miles
4) Turn right (south) on a powerline lined dirt road*
5) There will be a gate, which may be closed but is not locked, go through gate and proceed approx. 1 1/4 mile
6) Main staging area will be on the left, stage anywhere in this large open area
*Note: After you pass gate, the first 3/4 mile consists of limited use and private land, and is labeled as such. Be sure to pass all the way through this area - to reach the main staging area. |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| Land Type |
BLM, Power Lines |
| QUALITY |
| Pros |
secluded, free, cool hill climbs, tricky little sections, large area, endless trails |
| Cons |
dry, hot, no shade, no services |
| Rating |
 Good
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| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
winter/cooler months |
| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
70 |
| Miles Of Trail |
50 |
| Climate Type |
Desert |
| Elevation |
2775 to 4500 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained |
| Loose Dirt |
 None |
| Hard Pack |
 Little |
| Sand |
 Some |
| Mud |
None |
| Dust |
Some |
| Rocks |
 Mostly |
| Trees |
None |
| Steep Hills |
Some |
| Water Crossings |
None |
| Small Jumps |
 Few |
| Large Jumps |
None |
| Berms |
Few |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |
None |
| Single Track |
Few |
| Roads |
Few |
| Intersections |
Some |
| Rider Traffic |
Few |
| Shade |
None |
| Ranges/Gunfire |
Few |
| Hazards |
Few |
| Novice Terrain |
Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
Some |
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
No |
| Dates Open |
year-round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
No |
| Night Riding |
Yes |
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
No Restriction |
| Cross Country |
Prohibited |
| 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 |
Some Areas |
| Campfires |
Some Areas |
| Alcohol |
No Restriction |
| Fireworks |
Prohibited |
| Firearms |
Prohibited |
| Law Enforcement |
Few/Periodic |
| 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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| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
5-20 Miles (NE) |
| Gasoline |
5-20 Miles (NE) |
| Diesel |
5-20 Miles (NE) |
| Water |
5-20 Miles (NE) |
| RV Hookup |
5-20 Miles (NE) |
| RV Disposal |
5-20 Miles (NE) |
| Campground |
5-20 Miles (NE) |
| Conv Store |
5-20 Miles (NE) |
| Swim Area |
5-20 Miles (NE) |
| Water Body |
5-20 Miles (NE) |
| Boat Ramp |
5-20 Miles (NE) |
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
BLM - Southern Nevada District Office
4701 North Torrey Pines Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 515-5000
www.blm.gov
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| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| The trail often runs along the ridge and that is one of the best parts. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| The deep winding sand washes are a lot of fun. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| One of the hill-climbs at the staging area. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| The deep winding sand washes are a lot of fun. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| So you can see there is a little bit of technical stuff, but you can choose. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| The sand washes wind back and forth from the staging area all the way out to the hills. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| The staging area has no services, but there are some make-shift fire rings. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| Dropping into one of the many sand washes. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| Here is the kind of single track you can find. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| The deep winding sand washes pop out of nowhere. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| There are some pretty big hillclimbs surrounding the staging area too. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| This is a good look at the kind of ride you can find here. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| Taken from the trail. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| Tackling a piece of trail from this area. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| Having a little fun. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| The trail is like this. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| The main trails are fairly easy, with just a few short climbs like this one. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| This nasty little section comes out of nowhere, but there is a bypass route. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| A good day at the office. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| From the top of the hills at the staging area you can see nearby Eldorado Dry Lake Bed. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| Riding the terrain from this area. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| There are a few short sections of single track, but not many. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| You will definitely see some cool rock formations. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| This is the area surrounding the staging area. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| There are some intersections, but not enough to make it really dangerous. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| The staging area is surrounded by steep crusty hill climbs. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| An example of what the trail is like. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| Looking out from atop one of the taller hills. This one is a little tough to climb for younger riders. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| A good day at the office. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| Another shot of the canyon that you go through to get to the hills. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| Nothing like Nevada trails. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| Sometimes it's cool to just take a look around. |
| Nelson Hills Trail Photo |
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| The deep winding sand washes are a lot of fun. |
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