Road trip guide: Conquering Lucky Boy Pass in NV
Usa, north-america
13.19 km
2,449 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventure seekers, let's talk Lucky Boy Pass! Nestled way up in Nevada's Mineral County, this baby sits pretty at 8,034 feet. We're talking the Wassuk Range in the Toiyabe National Forest – prime Western Nevada scenery!
The road? Well, it's all dirt, all the way to the top. Lucky Boy Pass Road is mostly graded, so in dry weather, your trusty two-wheel-drive should be just fine. You'll find it near Hawthorne, and usually, you can get through any time of year, though winter weather can sometimes throw a wrench in the works. Back in the day, prospectors carved out this path, so you're following in some historic footsteps!
Now, heads up: this climb is STEEP. We're talking gradients hitting 14% in spots, so get ready for a workout! Starting from paved State Road 359, it's about 8.2 miles to the top, and you'll gain a whopping 3,051 feet along the way. That averages out to about a 7% grade, so buckle up and enjoy the views!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 13.19 km
- Max Elevation
- 2,449 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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