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Lovell Canyon Trailhead

The Lovell Canyon Trailhead is located on the "backside" or west-side of the Spring Mountains NRA, near Pahrump, Nevada. The trailhead is located near the end of Lovell Canyon Rd. and provides access to multiple trails including Lovell Canyon Trail, Lovell Canyon Loop, Schaefer Springs Loop, and Griffith Shadow Loop. These trails all access the west side of the La Madre Mountain Wilderness and are for hikers and equestrians only. 

General Information

Year-round

Open 24 hours/day.

SMNRA Office

Address: 4701 North Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89130
Phone: 702-872-5486
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 36.166591

Longitude: -115.583236

Directions

From Las Vegas, drive south on I-15. Exit onto State Highway 160 (Blue Diamond Road) towards Pahrump. About 3 miles past Mountain Springs Summit, turn right onto Lovell Canyon Road. Drive north 11 miles to Lovell Summit Road. Turn left and drive 0.4 miles to Lovell Canyon Trailhead.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 3rd, 2025