Gold Butte Back Country Byway
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Byway Overview
The Gold Butte Back Country Byway travels across 62 miles of Nevada desert. The town of Gold Butte stands as an old mining town established in the early 1900s where precious metals such as gold, copper, zinc, and lead were mined. The byway offers chances to see petroglyphs, colorful sandstone, and great formations like the Muddy Mountains or the Virgin Mountains along the way. The byway is near the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, which makes it a fun location for the whole family. Discover all the exciting places to visit within just a few hours of driving distance. Stop at Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, Mesquite, or the Valley of Fire State Park. Portions of this 62 mile byway may require a high-clearance type vehicle. Allow 4-5 Hours to enjoy this trail.
Quick Facts
- Designation
- BLM
- Location
- NV
- Total Length
- 62 miles
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The byway, Gold Butte Road, begins just east of the bridge in Riverside, NV, which is off of the Riverside/Bunkerville exit on I-15. Continue driving south on Gold Butte Road until you reach the ghost town of Gold Butte. From Gold Butte, take the byway northwest and eventually you will loop back to St. Thomas Gap. Retrace your route back to Riverside where the byway ends.
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