Overview:
The Goodsprings RR Loop Trail is located on the Northwest edge of Goodsprings, Nv. This loop trail actually combines two trails, the 1.6 mile+- Goodsprings Ridge Trail and the 0.6 mile+- Yellow Pine Mine Railroad Trail. Along the Goodsprings Ridge Trail are awesome views across the greater Goodsprings area, with Mt. Potosi to the North and the town of Goodsprings to the Southeast. The Yellow Pine Mine Railroad Trail follows a section of a railroad grade (built in 1911) which connected the Yellow Pine Mine to a mill located four miles away in Goodsprings.

Along the loop trail informational signs describe:
•  Goodsprings Town History
•  Geology around Goodsprings
•  Local Mining History and Safety
•  the Spring Mountain Range and
    the Old Spanish Trail Route
•  the Carol Lombard tragedy
•  local Flora and Fauna

The Goodsprings RR Loop Trail was built in 2018 by the Bureau of Land Management. The loop trail (4 foot+- in width) is a smooth / graded "pea gravel" trail which is easy to follow (ample signage) with the Goodsprings Ridge Trail section having steep inclines / declines over its length while the Yellow Pine Mine Railroad section is essentially flat. Being well maintained, this loop trail provides amazing scenery, history, solitude and a chance to see wildlife while visiting the Goodsprings area.

  
...trailside scenery
  

Information / Tips:
Bring plenty of water / snacks, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and hiking boots (advised). Make sure you have a full tank of gas and a fully pressurized spare tire. Dogs are allowed on leash. DON'T forget your camera.
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•  Goodsprings RR Loop Trail parking amenities:
       - gravel parking area, ADA parking
       - vault toilet, trash receptacles
       - shaded picnic table, info. sign
•  Goodsprings RR Loop Trail amenities:
       - wide graded trail, easy to follow
       - directional signage, info. signs
       - mileage markers (1/4 mile increments)
•  Goodsprings Ridge Trail:
       - not ADA accessible
         (very steep sections)
•  Yellow Pine Mine Railroad Trail:
       - rated as ADA accessible
       - minimal elevation gain / lose
         (use your own judgment)
•  Note:
    A few other trails exist Westerly
    of the trailhead picnic area
    (not described on this web-page)
    (see info. sign at trailhead)
•  Fees: none
•  No Shade on Trail
•  No Water Available
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nearby: Seven Magic Mountains

Warning:
This adventure involves travel to a relatively remote area, please refer to the section on desert travel for safety information.
•  Steep downhill sections of the trail
    can be slippery: loose "pea gravel"
•  Watch for snakes
•  Be mindful of lightning / flash floods
•  AVOID THE AREA DURING EXTREME HEAT
•  You are responsible for your own safety

Trail Directions:
As previously mentioned the Goodsprings RR Loop Trail (4 foot+- in width) is a smooth / graded "pea gravel" trail which is easy to follow with ample signage. Therefore, the trail directions presented here are generic in nature with distances between waypoints and a few notes provided to guide hikers. The "loop trail" can be walked in either direction, being described here in a clockwise direction.
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From the Trailhead (WP1) travel in a Southwesterly direction on the Goodsprings Ridge Trail upslope (ignoring other trails) in an ever steepening ascent for 0.22 miles+- to a point where the trail bends sharply Right (Northwesterly) and WP2.
From WP2 continue upslope in a Northwesterly direction along the Goodsprings Ridge Trail for 0.09 miles+- to a trail junction and WP3.
From WP3 bear Left and continue upslope in a Northwesterly direction along the Goodsprings Ridge Trail for 0.63 miles+- to a point where the trail bends sharply Right (Northeasterly) and WP4 (trail's high point).
From WP4 continue in a Northeasterly direction along the Goodsprings Ridge Trail, initially downslope then upslope to a second summit area followed by a steep descent to WP5, being a total distance of 0.35 miles+- from WP4.
From WP5 continue downslope in a Northeasterly direction along the Goodsprings Ridge Trail, traveling thru two moderate switchbacks to a more moderate grade which turns Southeasterly and eventually connects with the Yellow Pine Mine Railroad Trail at WP6, being a total distance of 0.36 miles+- from WP5.
From WP6 travel in a Southerly then Southeasterly direction along the Yellow Pine Mine Railroad Trail (parallels Wilson Pass Road) on a "very slight" downhill grade to a bridge designed to look like a train and WP7, being 0.36 miles+- distant of WP6.
From WP7 continue along the Yellow Pine Mine Railroad Trail paralleling Wilson Pass Road (ignore other trails) for 0.10 miles+- to an area where historic railroad ties are visible and WP8.
From WP8 continue along the Yellow Pine Mine Railroad Trail traveling 0.17 miles+- to the Goodsprings Loop RR Trail Trailhead and WP1.
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hiking dist. (as described above): 2.28 miles+-
elev. difference (WP1-WP4): approx. 390 feet
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WP1:    N35.83645  W115.44103

WP2:    N35.83424  W115.44372

WP3:    N35.83518  W115.44478

WP4:    N35.83997  W115.45366

WP5:    N35.84354  W115.44984

WP6:    N35.84384  W115.44607

WP7:    N35.83968  W115.44313

WP8:    N35.83867  W115.44175

Note:
See desert travel for GPS Waypoint info
All distances and waypoints are approximate

Driving Directions:
From the I-15 (Las Vegas Fwy) interchange with W. Flamingo Rd. proceed South on I-15 for 25.5 miles+- to Exit #12 (NV-161). Utilizing the right lane exit onto the Exit #12 offramp, traveling 0.3 miles+- and turn Right onto Westbound NV-161 (Goodsprings Road). Travel Northwesterly on NV-161 (Goodsprings Road) for 6.9 miles+- into and thru the town of Goodsprings to the intersection of NV-161 and Esmeralda St. Turn Right (North) onto Esmeralda St. traveling 0.2 miles+- to the intersection of Esmeralda St. and Pacific Ave. Turn Left (West) onto Pacific Ave. traveling to and thru a 90 degree curve to the Right (W. Pacific Ave.) to the "Goodsprings RR Loop Trail" parking area (on Left) and WP1, being 0.3 miles+- distant of Esmeralda St. Note: the trailhead parking area is located just North of Clark County Fire Station #78. Return by reversing route. Approx. 33.2 miles from central Vegas Strip to the Goodsprings RR Loop Trail Parking Area.