Gold Butte
Vehicle Requirements:
4WD (Stock Jeep’s ok)
2.5” lift good to have, not necessary
Recovery gear
Comms (no cell signal)
Off road tires (all terrains or mud terrains)
Elevation Gain: 1400 - 3900 ft
Length: Trail is approximately 62 miles
GPS: This trail is listed on GAIA GPS and ONX
Trail Experience: Beginner
DW Trail Rating: 2, there may be some sections rated at 3
Forms: Download the release form here. All drivers and passengers must provide a completed form the day of the event to be allowed on the run. Download it now and fill it out before you come out!
Detailed Trail Description: The 62-mile scenic trip offers opportunities to see desert wildlife, red and white sandstone, sinkholes, petroglyphs, the Muddy Mountains and Lake Mead. The historic mining town of Gold Butte, established in 1908, is along the route.
Gold Butte Road was designed as scenic byway by BLM. Some of the more interesting geological formations to check out along the way include Whitney Pocket, Little Finland (a great place to camp), and the Devil's threat sinkhole. As you head south, you'll pass through the former townsite of Gold Butte.
