Travel guide to the top of Logan Pass in Nevada
Usa, north-america
41 km
2,209 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, road trip enthusiasts, buckle up for Logan Pass in Nevada's Lincoln County! Nestled way up in the Mount Irish Wilderness, at a cool 7,247 feet, this isn't your average Sunday drive.
You'll be cruising along Irish Mountain Road (also known as Logan Canyon Road), a 26-mile dirt track that stretches from NV-318 (just north of the spooky ghost town of Crystal Springs in the Pahranagat Valley) all the way to the Extraterrestrial Highway. While they say 2WD-HC vehicles *can* make it, trust me, you'll want something with high clearance. It gets steep and pretty bumpy in spots!
The payoff? Seriously stunning scenery and a chance to check out some incredible archaeological and cultural sites. Just a heads-up: skip this one if it's raining. This unpaved beauty is best enjoyed under clear skies.
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 41 km
- Max Elevation
- 2,209 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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