Tule Canyon Road

Tule Canyon Road cuts through some of Nevada’s loneliest desert country, winding past abandoned mining claims and weathered shacks that tell stories of boom-and-bust dreams. The route starts near Coaldale and runs southeast through rolling sagebrush country before dropping into the canyon proper, where rusted mining equipment and collapsed adits mark where prospectors once chased silver veins through volcanic rock. The road crosses several sandy washes and navigates around massive boulder fields that’ll test your line choice.

This is moderate 4WD territory requiring decent ground clearance and working low range for the sandy sections and rocky climbs out of the canyon. Spring through fall offers the best conditions, though summer heat can be brutal in the exposed sections. No permits needed, but bring extra water and fuel since you’re 60+ miles from the nearest services. The payoff is pure Nevada solitude—endless basin-and-range views and the kind of silence that makes you understand why miners came out here to disappear.