Gold Butte National Monument
Gold Butte National Monument is a moderate 60+ miles off-road trail near Mesquite, NV, best run October - April. The gear list marks All-terrain tires, 4WD with low range and Tow strap as required, and 2"+ lift kit and Skid plates as recommended. A stock high-clearance 4x4 can run it; check the gear list before you go.
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Gold Butte National Monument is a remote red sandstone wonderland near the Nevada-Arizona border. Ancient petroglyphs, Joshua tree forests, and vivid red rock formations make this one of the Southwest's best-kept secrets. The roads require 4WD and traverse increasingly remote desert as you penetrate deeper into the monument.
Fun Facts
Gold Butte was designated a national monument in 2016 to protect its cultural and geological resources.
The Falling Man petroglyph is estimated to be over 4,000 years old.
Little Finland is a formation area with red sandstone eroded into fantastical shapes.
Gold Butte was named for a small gold rush in the area in the early 1900s.
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Closest campgrounds to Gold Butte National Monument:
- Echo Bay Campground · Boulder City · 13 mi (straight-line)
- Valley of Fire State Park · Overton · 17 mi (straight-line)
- Temple Bar Campground · Boulder City · 25 mi (straight-line)
- Casa Blanca Resort · Mesquite · 30 mi (straight-line)
- CasaBlanca Resort · Mesquite · 30 mi (straight-line)
Straight-line distance. Check the map for drive time.
Where to Camp
5 campgrounds within 30 miles of this trail
GPS Coordinates
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Map of Mesquite, NV
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED
A mild lift, all-terrain tires, and correct gear ratio will get you through this trail confidently.
Tire Size Calculator
Convert tire sizes and compare diameter differences before you swap.
Size up correctly, 33s vs 35s matters on moderate terrain.
Gear Ratio Calculator
Find the right gear ratio after lifting or upsizing tires.
Re-gear after a tire upgrade to restore trail torque and MPG.
Wheel Fitment Calculator
Calculate backspacing and offset so wider wheels clear your suspension.
Extra wheel width = extra clearance on tight lines. Check offset before buying.
MPG Calculator
Estimate fuel economy after a tire upgrade, important for remote runs.
Bigger tires cut MPG. Plan your fuel stops for this trail.