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Lovell Canyon
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Bonnie Springs, Spring Mountains, Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest, Rocky Gap |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This part of the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest is less than an hour away from Las Vegas and offers several rugged 4x4 roads and some secluded primitive campsites.
The trails are wide and are mostly hard pack with occasional sharp rocks, making this an ideal place to explore in a Jeep or ATV. Vegetation ranges from scrub brush, juniper and bristle cone trees, offering some shade. There are no services so come prepared.
The trails are open year-round but the best time to visit is during the spring and fall. During the summer this area is generally around 20 degrees cooler than the surrounding region, making this a good choice to get away from the summer heat.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | NVOHV sticker required |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | Nevada registration is not required if the vehicle is already registered in another state and will be located in Nevada for no more than 15 days. |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | Not Recommended |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep vehicle on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Blue Diamond, NV | ||
| Address | Lovell Canyon Road, Las Vegas, NV 89161 | ||
| From: Blue Diamond, NV
1) Take SR-159 East about 3 miles 2) Turn right (west) on SR-160, continue 13 miles 3) Turn right (north) onto Lovell Canyon Road, continue about 3 miles 4) Look for pullouts/primitive campsites on the left (west). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Humboldt - Toiyabe NF - Spring Mountains NRA 4701 North Torrey Pines Drive Las Vegas, NV 89130-2301 (702) 515-5400 mailroom_r4_humboldt_toiyabe@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
Lovell Canyon Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/18/2018 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 25,600 acres (40 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 10 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 4700 to 5800 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  Some | |
| Mud |  None | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees | Some | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Mostly | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (E) | Terrible Herbst Convenience Store (702) 798-6400 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (E) | Terrible Herbst Convenience Store (702) 798-6400 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (W) | Preferred RV Resort (775) 727-4414 or (800) 445-7840 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (W) | Preferred RV Resort (775) 727-4414 or (800) 445-7840 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (W) | Preferred RV Resort (775) 727-4414 or (800) 445-7840 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (E) | Terrible Herbst Convenience Store (702) 798-6400 |
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