Pilot Mountains Designated Routes

About Pilot Mountains Designated Routes

The Pilot mountain range is located north of the community of West Wendover, Utah. This prominent mountain range runs SSW to NNE with several rugged canyons spurring off the ridgeline. The most prominent feature is Pilot Peak with an elevation of 10,716. This is a very rugged and remote area. Visitors may drive motor vehicles on designated routes only in the area. Nearly all routes require high clearance four wheel drive vehicles. Things to do include backcountry camping, hiking and backpacking, horseback riding, photography, OHV riding and wildlife viewing.

How to Get There

Take Utah SR 30 to Grouse Creek Junction. Drive south on Pilot Mountain Road for 15 miles. Turn west on Patterson Pass road.

Plan Your Visit to Pilot Mountains Designated Routes

Heading to Pilot Mountains Designated Routes? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)