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Rocky Gap
Off-Road Trail
Rainbow Mountain Wilderness, Nevada
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Trail Information
Rocky Gap Trail (AKA: Potato Ridge) is located West of Las Vegas in the Red Rock National Conservation Area. Upon entering the trail you will be sharing the road with hikers. In this area most roads are closed to vehicles, so please know that hikers may dominate the road until you pass the La Madre Spring area. Once you pass this area the road becomes a single-track road, there are pull-offs so you can allow vehicles to pass when needed.
The most challenging part of this trail is known as the "Rock Garden" it is highly suggested to have a modified vehicle and to have a spotter to help in this difficult area.
The most challenging part of this trail is known as the "Rock Garden" it is highly suggested to have a modified vehicle and to have a spotter to help in this difficult area.
- East: 36° 7'42.59"N 115°32'37.61"W
- West: 36° 7'40.41"N 115°32'48.56"W
Entry Fee: Yes $7 (Free Entry if you have America the Beautiful Park Pass)
Notable Spots (Source: VegasUnderworld)
- Hike to the Spring (La Madre): 6°10'51.41"N 115°30'14.47"W
This hike will also include old miner's cabins and homestead foundations.
- Switchback Spring: 36° 9'32.88"N 115°31'13.06"W
This hike will lead you to the tallest natural waterfalls in Las Vegas that flow year round.
* During the warmer months this spot can attract nudists - it is not designated a nudist area, but it is well known meeting spot for many.
Weather
You will experience all seasons along this trail depending on the time of year. During the winter months the trail is not maintained, but is still open.
Summer months can be very hot: please follow dessert protocol and back plenty of water and sunscreeen.
* During the warmer months this spot can attract nudists - it is not designated a nudist area, but it is well known meeting spot for many.
Weather
You will experience all seasons along this trail depending on the time of year. During the winter months the trail is not maintained, but is still open.
Summer months can be very hot: please follow dessert protocol and back plenty of water and sunscreeen.
If you're interested, check out this video from https://www.youtube.com/@escapingrealityadventures1778 as they share their experience on the trail.
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Basic Info
Difficulty
Moderate
Length
8.18 mi
Hightest Elevation
6420 ft
Nearest City
Las Vegas
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