How to drive the unpaved Pine Nut Road in Nevada?

Pine Nut Road is a bumpy dirt road located in Clark County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.

Pine Nut Road

Where is Pine Nut Road?

The road is located in the southern part of Nevada, within the Desert National Wildlife Refuge.

Is Pine Nut Road unpaved?

The road is totally unpaved, with sandy sections. The road usually requires only a high-clearance vehicle, but it can get troublesome crossing the first large wash.

How long is Pine Nut Road?

The road is 5.9 miles long and runs south-north from Mormon Well Road heading towards Sheep Peak Mountains, and ending at Pine Nut Camp site, a traditional camping area.

How remote is Pine Nut Road?

The ride is rather remote, so you need to be prepared. There are no services or developments of any kind. Bring water and food, a good spare tire, a shovel, tools, a tow rope, bailing wire and anything else that you might need to survive a night stuck out in the desert.
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