Hiking Around Las Vegas, Mojave National Preserve
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Overview Black Canyon Road runs 20 miles north-south through the central portion of the Preserve connecting Interstate-40 and Essex Road with Cedar Canyon Road. The southern 10.7 miles are paved, and the remaining 9.1 miles are graded dirt. The dirt portion normally is fine for sedans, but it can be badly washboarded. The road is described in detail in the Southbound direction; here are presented only a few pictures of driving in the northbound direction. This road provides access to several hikes, homes, ranches, and developed and primitive camping areas in Round Valley, Gold Valley, and Fenner Valley. This road also connects with roads leading to the Hole-in-the-Wall Visitor Center and Fire Station. Link to map. |
 Essex Road, approaching Black Canyon Road (view NW) |
 Essex Road at Black Canyon Road (view NW) |
 Black Canyon Road at Wildhorse Road (view W) |
Black Canyon Road at HITW Ranger Station Road (view N) |
 Black Canyon Road at HITW Fire Station Road (view N) |
 HITW Fire Station Road (view E from Black Canyon Road) |
 Black Canyon Road at HITW Ranger Station Road (view NW) |
 HITW Ranger Station Road (view W from Black Canyon Road) |
 Black Canyon Road at HITW Campground Road (view N) |
 Black Canyon Road at Wildhorse Road (view N) |
 Black Canyon Road; long and straight (view N) |
 Black Canyon Road; long and straight (view N) |
 Black Canyon Road; long and straight (view N) |
 Black Canyon Road -- pay attention to curve signs (view N) |
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 Signs at intersection of Wildhorse and Black Canyon Roads (view E) |
 Signs at intersection of Wildhorse and Black Canyon Roads (view E) |
 Signs at intersection of Wildhorse and Black Canyon Roads (view N) |
 Signs at intersection of Wildhorse and Black Canyon Roads (view N) |
 Black Canyon Road -- slow down past curve sign (view N) |
 Caution -- sharp curve ahead! |
 These rocks don't look bad, but they can throw a truck! |
 These rocks don't look bad, but they can throw a truck! |
 Black Canyon Road |
 Black Canyon Road approaching Cedar Canyon Road (view N) |
 Black Canyon Road at Cedar Canyon Road (view N) |
 More to come ... |
Happy Hiking! All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
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