Overview | Nelson Benchmark | Eldorado Wilderness, Nevada
Video, Narrative and Slide Guides will appear during week of 2/22/2026
Visit Nelson Benchmark, towering over Nelson Ghost Town in the Eldorado Wilderness of Nevada. Enjoy a spectacular view of a huge stretch of the Colorado River all the way to Lake Mohave. Discover some cool natural arches.
Trailhead Directions | Nelson Benchmark | Eldorado Wilderness, Nevada
The Eldorado Wilderness is South of Las Vegas. Take Interstate 11 South toward Hoover Dam. Just after the Railroad Pass exit, take a right onto exit 14 to Hwy 95 toward Searchlight. Then, take a left onto Hwy 165. Continue 16-18 miles on Highway 165 to the UNMARKED Eldorado Trailhead just a couple miles North of Nelson Ghost Town (see map).
Narrative Guide | Nelson Benchmark | Eldorado Wilderness, Nevada
Video, Narrative and Slide Guides will appear during week of 2/22/2026
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Nelson Benchmark | Eldorado Wilderness, Nevada
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Visit Nelson Benchmark, towering over Nelson Ghost Town in the Eldorado Wilderness of Nevada. Enjoy a spectacular view of a huge stretch of the Colorado River all the way to Lake Mohave. Discover some cool natural arches.
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