The Gravel Pit Trailhead is located up in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (also known as Mt. Charleston), about 40 minutes northwest of Las Vegas along Lee Canyon Road.

From town, drive north on Highway 95 for 30.3 miles to Lee Canyon Road (Site 0668). Turn left onto Lee Canyon Road and drive southwest for 10.4 miles to Gravel Pit Road (Forest Road 45995; Site 1907). Turn right onto Gravel Pit Road and drive north for about 150 yards to the trailhead parking area (Site 1908), on the right. The gravel pit is to the left, but hikers should stay out of this area should the area be needed by road crews.

Link to Trailhead Map.

Gravel Pit Trailhead provides access to several of the Sawmill Area trails, including the Blue Tree Loop, Rocky Gorge Loop Trail, and Deer Creek Trail (part of the Deer Creek - Catch Pen Loop Trail).