The road to Secret Pass in NV is not for timid drivers

Secret Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.507m (4,944ft) above the sea level, located in Nye County in the U.S. state of Nevada.

Secret Pass

Can you drive to Secret Pass in NV?

Set high on the southern part of Nevada, near the California border, the road to the summit is an old mining route, totally unpaved and pretty rough. 4x4 vehicles only. Most of the trail is a hard-packed rock with exposed small boulders and you will cross several shallow washes.

How long is the road to Secret Pass in NV?

Starting at the paved U.S. Route 6 (US 6), also known as Grand Army of the Republic Highway, near Beatty, the road to the pass is 8.36km (5.2 miles) long. The drive is pretty steep. The elevation gain is 520m and the average gradient is 6.22%.

3 Things to know about Secret Pass in NV

Located to the south of Meiklejohn Peak, the summit is crowned with an array of communications towers and other equipment. Along the way, scattered mining ruins are visible. Flash flooding is possible so be sure to check weather conditions.

 

 

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