Located just 45 minutes north of Las Vegas off Interstate 15, the Logandale Trail System has become a premier desert riding destination for UTV owners across the Southwest. Featuring dramatic red sandstone formations, sandy washes, desert mesas, and access to over 200 miles of designated OHV routes, Logandale offers something for every type of rider—from casual weekend explorers to technical trail seekers.
Location & Access
The Logandale Trail System is about 40–45 miles north of Las Vegas, situated in Clark County, Nevada, near the communities of Logandale and Overton. It also lies just north of Valley of the Fire State Park.
Logandale Trail System in our Yamaha Wolverine RMAX4
Access:
- From I-15, take Exit 93 toward Logandale/Overton.
- Head southeast on NV-169, then turn right on Liston Road.
- Cross the railroad tracks and follow signs to the main staging area.
The main trailhead features a large staging area with room for toy haulers, RVs, and group setups. GPS Coordinates: 36.59354, -114.52713
Main Trail Head
Trailhead at Logandale Trail System
There is also overflow parking at GPS Coordinates: 36.60562, -114.50201
Rules & Regulations
Logandale is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and responsible riding is critical to maintaining access. Key reminders:
- Nevada OHV registration or reciprocal permit required
- Spark arrestor mandatory
- Stay on designated trails
- Avoid protected cultural sites
- Pack out all trash
- Camping limit is 14 days
Logandale Trail System
Weather
Spring and fall offer the most comfortable weather, while summer riding can be dangerously hot.
13-Mile Loop
The 13-Mile Loop is one of the most popular routes for UTV riders and offers a great introduction to the Logandale Trail System. Use a GPS app like OnX Offroad or Gaia GPS App to easily find your way!
Petroglyphs
Within the Logandale Trail System, you’ll find rock art panels (petroglyphs) created by indigenous peoples hundreds of years ago. These carvings are etched into the sandstone surfaces of the region’s dramatic red rock formations.
Logandale Trail System Petroglyphs
Petroglyphs Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 36.53689, -114.54145
The trail to the petroglyphs is about 1/4 mile long in sandy conditions.
Petroglyphs have cultural and religious significance to the present-day Southern Paiute and other Native American tribes. In order to preserve them, follow these steps:
- Do not touch the petroglyphs. Your fingers contain oils that harm the drawings.
- Leave the petroglyphs and any artifacts you find in their places. They are an important part of our human heritage, and deserve our protection.
Early Inhabitants
Southern Paiutes
The Southern Paiutes live in and around the area that is now the Logandale Trail System. Prehistorically, they planted small plots of corn, squash, and beans, and moved seasonally across the land to hunt. and find wild foods such as mesquite beans, grass seeds, agaves, and pine nuts in the mountains. When the cultivated crops were ready for harvesting, the Paiutes would return to their camps.
Euro-American Settlement
After John Fremont’s expedition along the Old Spanish Trail in 1844, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons), settled in the region between 1865 and 1870. They established seven towns in the Moapa Valley, including Overton, St. Thomas, and St. Joseph. The hardships resulting from floods, diseases, and lack of water took their toll on these early settlers.
The Moapa Valley became a productive farming region by the early 1900s, growing cantaloupes, watermelons, onions, and tomatoes. Agriculture was made possible by irrigation. Canals and dams were constructed, similar to the one here.
Logandale Trail System
Logandale Trail System
Logandale Trail System
Logandale Trail System
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Looking south towards Valley of the Fire State Park
