Logandale Trails

Logandale trail guide

How to get to Logandale Trails from Las Vegas

Logandale is about halfway between Las Vegas and St. George, Utah, roughly an hour northeast of the Strip. Take Interstate 15 to Highway 169 and head south about 10 miles into the town of Logandale. Follow the signs for the trail system: turn right (west) on Liston Avenue, continue to Pioneer Road and keep following the signs to the staging area.

The access road was recently paved by the BLM with Clark County and the Nevada Department of Transportation, so getting in with a trailer or toy hauler is easy. The pavement ends at the day-use parking and staging area, where there are restrooms and room to unload and drop straight into the wash.

Logandale has fuel, water, groceries and firewood, with more services within 20–25 miles in Moapa Valley and Overton. Top off before you head out — there’s nothing at the trailhead.

Best time to ride Logandale Trails

You can ride Logandale year-round, but spring is prime time. Daytime temperatures are comfortable, evenings are mild, and after a little rain the desert greens up — desert primrose and other wildflowers usually peak around March.

Fall is also excellent and brings the annual Hump ’n Bump, hosted by the Vegas Valley Four Wheelers. Winter days are short but often warm enough for short sleeves. Summer is the toughest season: triple-digit temperatures are common and there’s very little shade, so ride early in the morning and carry extra water.

Check the forecast before you go. The canyons here were carved by flash floods, and when it rains the bottom of a wash is the last place you want to be.

Riding the 13-Mile Loop

The BLM recreation planner for the area recommends the 13-Mile Loop as the best introduction to Logandale. The route follows a sandy wash around the main rock formation, mixing fast sand with rocky sections — ideal for UTVs like a Polaris RZR, quads and dirt bikes.

These are sand washes, not dunes, but a whip flag is still a smart idea. Traffic goes both ways; tour groups typically run the loop counter-clockwise, so follow suit and stay alert for oncoming riders at blind corners. For a taste of rock crawling without leaving the loop, take the offshoot into Hidden Canyon.

Rock crawling: Shredder Trail and Bronco Falls

If you drive a rock crawler, Logandale feels a lot like Moab or Sand Hollow: red rock, huge traction and narrow trails with obstacle after obstacle. Shredder Trail and Bronco Falls sit just north of the main rock formation — outside the 13-Mile Loop but close to staging, so you can air down, lock in and start crawling within minutes.

The crawler trails are short and sweet. Walk them first to pick your lines and decide whether your rig is up to it. A few obstacles have bypasses and every trail has exits at both ends, so you’re never far from help if something breaks. Never blaze a new line — stack rocks, winch or grab a strap from a buddy instead.

If I lived in Logandale, I would be out here every day ripping around in my OHV.

Harry Wagner, Harry Situations

Camping at Logandale Trails

Free dispersed camping is allowed on the BLM land here. Please drive past the picnic area and day-use parking before you set up — the staging area gets crowded on busy weekends, and the BLM asks campers to head further down the wash. You’ll find small, private sites that fit trailers, campers and vans.

Plan on dry camping: there are no hookups, water or electricity. Campfires are allowed, but bring your own firewood and leave all vegetation where it is — even plants that look dead are part of the ecosystem. Make sure your fire is cold before you leave.

Practice Leave No Trace. Trash cans are at the two pit-toilet restrooms (cleaned at least weekly), and there’s usually a dumpster on the right as you drive back toward town. Pack out anything too large to fit.

Nevada OHV registration

In Nevada, any off-highway vehicle without a license plate needs OHV registration to ride trails like Logandale — UTVs, quads, dirt bikes, dune buggies, sand cars and rock buggies. Registration is handled through the Nevada DMV and can be done by mail: you’ll need a bill of sale and a VIN inspection for your initial registration.

Those registration dollars go straight back to riders. At Logandale they funded the restrooms, shade structures, picnic tables and slabs through one of the first Nevada OHV grants — and they helped fund this Explore Nevada video series, along with trail building, maintenance, stewardship and education across the state.

Respect the land

Logandale is a jewel. Watch for bighorn sheep, Gila monsters and desert tortoises, and look for petroglyphs left by the region’s indigenous people hundreds of years ago. Stay on existing trails, admire wildlife and cultural sites without touching them, and keep camps quiet late at night so everyone gets the same experience.

What to bring to Logandale

Logandale Trails FAQ

Where are the Logandale Trails?

Near the town of Logandale in Southern Nevada, about an hour northeast of Las Vegas off I-15 and Highway 169, just north of Valley of Fire State Park.

Do I need a permit to ride Logandale Trails?

Any OHV without a license plate needs Nevada OHV registration, available through the DMV. [Confirm any day-use fees.]

Can you camp at Logandale Trails?

Yes. Free dispersed dry camping is allowed on BLM land past the picnic area. There are pit toilets and trash cans, but no water or hookups.

Is Logandale good for beginners?

Yes. The 13-Mile Loop is a sandy wash suitable for all skill levels and is the recommended first ride.

Is there cell service at Logandale?

Service is spotty to nonexistent in many areas. Download an offline map before you go.

What’s the best time of year to visit?

Spring, for mild temperatures and wildflowers. Fall is also great; summer regularly tops 100°F.