Travel guide to the top of Logan Pass in Nevada

Logan Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.209m (7,247ft) above sea level, located in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.

Logan Pass

Where is Logan Pass?

The pass is located east of Rachel, in the southern part of Nevada, within the Mount Irish Wilderness.

Is the road to Logan Pass unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s called Irish Mountain Road (Logan Canyon Road). It is a maintained dirt road that normally is suitable for 2WD-HC vehicles, though it features steep and rough and parts, and a high clearance vehicle would be required.

How long is the road to Logan Pass?

The road through the pass is 41km (26 miles) long running east-west from NV-318 Road north of Crystal Springs (a ghost town in the Pahranagat Valley region) to the Extraterrestrial Highway. The drive provides sightseers spectacular scenery and access to remarkable archaeological and cultural sites.

Is the road to Logan Pass open in winters?

Set high in the Mount Irish Range, the road is usually open year-round. Avoid the road during rainy weather.

 

 

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