How to drive the unpaved road to Cougar Ridge in Nevada
Cougar Ridge is a high mountain ridge at an elevation of 2.792m (9,160ft) above sea level, located in Clark County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.
Where is Cougar Ridge?
The ridge is located north of Las Vegas, within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Is the road to Cougar Ridge unpaved?
The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s called Cougar Ridge Trail (Forest Road 068). It features narrow parts, very steep sections and 4 sharp hairpin turns. A 4x4 vehicle is required.
How long is the road to Cougar Ridge?
Starting from the paved NV-158, the road to the summit is 2.57km (1.6 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 242m (797 ft) and the average gradient is 9.41%.
Is the road to Cougar Ridge open year-round?
Set high in the southwestern part of Nevada, the road is not plowed in winters.