Gilbert Canyon

Total Miles
4.4

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

High-Clearance 4x4 Trail

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Gilbert Canyon
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Trail Overview

This 4.4-mile out-and-back trail takes you from Cohenour Loop through a scenic canyon toward Lake Mead. The vehicle trail stops approximately 1/2 mile from the lake, you can continue on foot over the large rocks to the edge of the lake. There is primitive camping available at the end of this trail. This trail is passable by stock 4WD vehicles.

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Gilbert Canyon
Gilbert Canyon

Difficulty

The road is a single vehicle with a few ledges up to 12" in height.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Aaron Walton
Feb 17, 2024
4x4
Open
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Beautiful canyon with high wall cliffs. One small section has 4 shelf drops. All under 6”. At the end of the trail there is a hiking trail take will take you down to the lake.
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