Mountain Springs Saloon, NV : 32 Miles (One Way)

There is alcohol now and there was alcohol then. The parcel of land that the bar sits on now started life in 1938 when Paul Warner along with two other associates that went by Buster and Tweed setup a still to make moonshine using water from a nearby spring. Today the tradition continues as local motorcyclists head up the hump to quench their thirsts.

The Mountain Springs Saloon is somewhat special as you will see a number of Motorcycle clubs and a wide range of bikes all mixed up. Mountain Springs really does have a low key, no attitude atmosphere about it. They have a big outdoor sitting area that is dog friendly and whether by car or motorcycle, it's a great place to go and people watch. There is food and drink service, live bands on weekends, pool tables, horse shoe pits and one pink elephant available for your entertainment.

Just like Mt. Charleston, Mountain Springs see's allot of activity during the summer months as local riders go up to escape the triple digit temperatures of Las Vegas. The ride is fairly boring except for the last 8 miles as you enter the canyon with gentle sweepers at a decent speed limit. Two items of caution, be wary of the speed limits, the Nevada Highway Patrol has a high presence in the area, and the turn off to Mountain Springs kind of sneaks up on you. On your way up and as you pass the Fire Station at the top of the hill start slowing down, the first turn on your right that you need to take to the saloon will come up on you fast and it's not uncommon for the turn to be full of sand and gravel.