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Colorado River via Nelson Cutoff Road and Aztec Wash

based on 4 tracks & routes #2 hike out of 5 in
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19.3 mi
Distance
10 hrs 51 min
Time
terrain
3,589 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult one way trail in Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

This trail goes by Colorado River.

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    4 years, 7 months ago
    Did this on the 4 wheeler. Plenty of sxs going down. Further down to Aztec wash from knob hill than we thought, but was a pretty ride. Would recommend atv, sxs, or small SUV with some clearance. So glad I didn’t take my truck down this road. Would have taken FOREVER!!
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    4 years, 5 months ago
    ★ ★

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