Stonehouse Road
Usa, north-america
N/A
N/A
hard
Year-round
Okay, so Stonehouse Road in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area is a fun little detour if you're in Nevada and have a decent rig. We're talking a gravel track that's short but sweet, perfect for a quick off-the-beaten-path adventure.
The gravel can get pretty loose, especially near the edges, so keep your speed down and watch out for oncoming traffic. You'll spot the namesake stone house about halfway along. The road winds its way over some nice, smooth, rolling hills and through gentle canyons. Most of the time, you probably won't need four-wheel drive, but there are a couple of spots where it definitely comes in handy, and high clearance will save you from some scrapes. Just a heads up, the weather here can be intense and change in a heartbeat. Plus, it gets ridiculously hot in the summer, so if your vehicle tends to overheat, you might want to think twice about tackling this one during those months.
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Difficulty
- hard
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