Medsger Pass
Medsger Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.447m (4,747ft) above the sea level, located in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.
The rough road to the summit is gravel, rocky, and sandy at times. It’s called Badger Valley Road. Great trail for experienced wheelers. The dirt road has deteriorated considerably in recent years. It’s very sandy and deeply rutted. Getting stuck in sand on the access road is your greatest risk. You need an SUV or other high-clearance vehicle. Do not stop your car in the sand or you might never move again. Keep moving briskly over sandy patches or you could get stuck.
Located in the Badger Mountain, which is part of the Pahranagat Range, driving at night, or in poor visibility, is not recommended for drivers unfamiliar with the road. The road is usually impassable from October to June (weather permitting). The road can also be impassable when the snow melts in April and is replaced by mud. Nighttime temperatures fall well below freezing.
The trail has some steep climbs and requires 4WD. The ride is rather remote, so you need to be prepared. In case of a breakdown, there is very little in the way of passing traffic or inhabitants around, and no cell phone service in parts. Bring plenty of drinking water and food, as well as tools for minor repairs and at least one good spare tire. In spring and fall the nights can be very cold, even if it is hot in the valley.
Pic&video: Maestro Agnew