DDVRC
 VRCC Southern Nevada Chapter
Desert Dragon
Valkyrie Riders Club

Nevada
1. Mount Charleston
2. Pahrump
3. Rachel
4. Laughlin
5. Valley of Fire
6. No. Lake Meade Road

California
7. Death Valley
18. Big Bear Lake
Utah
8. Zion
9. Bryce
10. Canyon Country
11. Grand Canyon No. Rim
Arizona
12. Temple Bar
13. Lake Havasu City
14. Oatman
15. Route 66 North
16. Grand Canyon So. Rim
17. Sedona/Jerome

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Local Rides and Directions
This is a list of some of the most prominent day and overnight motorcycle rides I can remember or have ridden myself. I have not included short runs such as the Red Rock loop, or the Run to Rosies in Arizona for lottery tickets and breakfast. Remember sometimes the best rides are the side roads you have never heard of. If you can think of additional ride locations drop me an email and I'll be happy to add them to the list.

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Mount Charleston Ride
Mt Charleston
This ride is for mostly late spring thru early fall to get out of the Valley heat. In winter Mt. Charleston is snowed in and very cold. During the summer its a great place for Club meetings. The loop to Lee Canyon is scenic with a nice taste of twisty mountain roads. Be careful in the early morning and early evening. Watch out for the forest rats (deer and other critters)!

Las Vegas, NV
1. Turn onto US-95 N toward ELY/RENO. 17.7miles
2:  Turn LEFT onto NV-157/KYLE CANYON RD. 20.8 miles
3: KYLE CANYON RD becomes OLD PARK RD. 0.1 miles
4: End At Mount Charleston Lodge
             Estimated Time: 46 minutes Distance: 38.79 miles
The Lodge is a nice old time place to stop for food and drink.
 Mount Charleston Lodge
1200 Old Park Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89124, 702-872-5408
1: Start out going WEST on OLD PARK RD toward KNOTTY PINE WAY. 0.1 miles
2: OLD PARK RD becomes KYLE CANYON RD. 3.3 miles
3: Turn LEFT onto NV-158/DEER CREEK HWY 8.8 miles
4: Turn RIGHT onto NV-156/LEE CANYON RD. 6.5 miles
5: End At Lee Canyon, Indian Springs, NV
                 Estimated Time: 34 minutes Distance: 18.92 miles
 Lee Canyon, Indian Springs, NV
1: Start out going NORTHEAST on NV-156/LEE CANYON RD. 7.4 miles
2: Take US-95 S 31.1 miles 
3: End At Las Vegas, NV
               Estimated Time: 44 minutes Distance: 39.09 miles
 Las Vegas, NV
Total Estimated Time: 2 hours, 4 minutes Distance: 96.80 miles

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Pahrump Ride
Pahrump
To get out of town as quick as possible I have used route 159. That is W. Charleston Blvd that passes Red Rock Park and Bonnie Springs. Traveling this way also by passes Blue Diamond Road. Route 160 over Mountain Pass is a pleasent ride and the bar & restraunt there is a great local hang out. Don't forget Tuesday night is Bike Night in Pahrump!
 Las Vegas, NV
1: Take the SUMMERLIN PKWY exit- EXIT 81A. 0.5 miles
2: Merge onto E SUMMERLIN PKWY. 1.9 miles
3: Take the RAMPART BLVD exit. 0.3 miles
4: Turn LEFT onto N RAMPART BLVD. 1.4 miles
5: Turn RIGHT onto W CHARLESTON BLVD/NV-159 W. 2.5 miles
6: End At W Charleston Blvd & County Hwy 215, Las Vegas, NV 89101
       Estimated Time: 17 minutes Distance: 12.68 miles
 W Charleston Blvd & County Hwy 215, Las Vegas, NV 89101
1: Start out going SOUTHWEST on NV-159/W CHARLESTON BLVD toward VISTA CENTER DR. Continue to follow NV-159. 13.3 miles
2: End At Blue Diamond, NV
         Estimated Time: 20 minutes Distance: 13.75 miles
 Blue Diamond, NV
1: Continue on BLUE DIAMOND RD/NV-159. 1.8 miles
2: Turn RIGHT onto AVERY ST. 0.3 miles
3: Turn RIGHT onto NV-160 N. 41.3miles
4: End At Pahrump, NV
          Estimated Time: 1 hour, 2 minutes Distance: 44.09 miles
 Pahrump, NV
Total Estimated Time: 1 hour, 38 minutes Distance: 70.52 miles  
each way.

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Rachel, NV and the Extraterrestrial Hwy
Rachel
I have not taken this ride to Rachel, NV my self. I have heard its a fun trip. 470 mile can be done in 1 day but with stops to sight see and gas it may be better to stop over night in Tonopah. If nothing else it gives you bragging rights that you rode the Extraterrestrial Hwy.
Las Vegas, NV
1. Turn onto I-15 NORTH - go 20.6 miles
2. Take exit #64 toward PIOCHE/ELY - go 0.3 miles
3. Turn Left on US-93 - go 85.2 miles
Be sure to stop for gas in Alamo, NV
4. Turn Left on NV-318 - go 0.6 miles
5. Bear Left on NV-375 - go 21.4 miles
6. Arrive at Rachel, NV
I do not know for sure, but believe, there is gas in Rachel
Distance: 129.9 miles, Travel Time: 2 hours 55 mins
Rachel, NV, 89001
1. Turn Right on NV-375 - go 76.8 miles
2. Turn Left on US-6 - go 49.6 miles
3. Turn Right on FLORENCE AVE - go 0.1 miles
4. Arrive at the center of  TONOPAH, NV
There is gas in Tonopah!
Distance: 127.4 miles, Travel Time: 3 hours 24 mins
Tonapah, NV
1. On FLORENCE AVE go toward MINERAL ST - go 0.1 miles
2. Turn Left on MAIN ST[US-95] - go 0.8 miles
3. Continue to follow US-95 - go 208.5 miles
There is gas in Beatty, NV approx. 100 miles from Tonopah
4. Continue on I-515 SOUTH - go 0.8 miles
5. Arrive at the center of LAS VEGAS, NV
Distance: 210.6 miles, Travel Time: 5 hours 18 mins
Las Vegas, NV
Total Distance: 467.9 miles, Total Travel Time: 11 hours 37 mins

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Laughlin, NV (The River Run)

 The link to the offical website for the "River Run" is down. As soon as it becomes available I will post it here.
The ride to Laughlin, NV is the start of all the rides to Arizona because of the construction and traffic over the Hoover Dam. The regular "River Run" is held in April but they are trying to organize a second one in September. It should be interesting to see if it catches on.

Laughlin
Las Vegas, NV
1: Merge onto US-93 S / US-95 S North. 21.8 miles
2: Merge onto US-95 S / VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY toward SEARCHLIGHT / LAUGHLIN / NEEDLES. 55.5 miles
3: Turn LEFT onto NV-163 E. 19.1 miles
4: Turn RIGHT onto S CASINO DR. 0.3 miles
Laughlin, NV
Est. Time: 1 hour, 51 minutes   Est. Distance: 96.97 miles
One Way


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Valley of Fire (State Park)

Valley of Fire
The ride to the Valley of Fire State Park is best taken in the fall, winter, or early spring. The tempretures in the summer get over 120 degrees. Be aware that there is now a fee to enter the park. The park is beautiful place for a picnic and the ride over to Overton to see the museum is worth while.
Las Vegas
1: Merge onto I-15 toward SALT LAKE CITY. 32.6 miles
2: Take the NV-169 E exit- EXIT 75- toward VALLEY OF FIRE / LAKE MEAD. 0.3 miles
3: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto NV-169. 18.1 miles
4: Turn LEFT onto VISITORS CENTER RD. 0.2 miles
Valley-Fire State Park
Est. Time: 57 minutes  Est. Distance: 52.20 miles
One Way
Don't forget the trip thru the park to Overton, NV

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No. Lake Meade Road to Overton
Lake Meade
This is a fun half day ride along the north shore of Lake Meade. Its best taken in the fall, winter and spring. It gets hot and crowded in summer. Great twisties and senery. Please be aware there is a fee to enter the park. I believe its $5.00.
Las Vegas
1. Merge on 95 south to Boulder City 26 miles
2. Follow 93 to Hoover Dam 2.4 miles
3. Turn Left on N 166 Lake Shore Drive 10.1 miles
Be aware there is a $5.00 fee to enter park
4. Turn right on NV 147 North Shore Summet Trail 54.8 miles
Overton, NV
5. NV 169 to I 15 South 11.1 miles
6. I 15 South 50.1 miles
Las Vegas
Total Distance 154.5 miles (approx. time 3 hours 20 minutes)

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