Travelling through the Mead-Davis Powerline Road
Mead-Davis Powerline Road is a scenic unpaved road located in Clark County, in the U.S. state of Nevada, on the shore of Lake Mohave. It’s the gateway to a variety of roads leading to the Nevada side of Lake Mohave.
Located within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the road is totally unpaved. It's necessary to drive carefully and slow down whenever approaching an oncoming car. The first half of the road is straight and flat. But then the road starts zig-zagging and goes into and out of various deep washes. Once you get past the intersection with the Empire Wash Road, this road starts to get more challenging. The inclines get steeper, the washes get deeper and the road becomes less and less maintained. The second half of this road should only be undertaken by experienced off road drivers. This is baloney. It is not difficult, though there are a couple of climbs that are a little steep.
The road is 37.49km (23.3 miles) long, running from the paved Cottonwood Cove Road to Green Light Cove. The drive provides access to some Lake Mohave coves. After rain, sections of road can become decidedly hazardous when fast-flowing creek crossings and slippery mud can cause road closures. 4x4 vehicle required.