Two weekends ago. I went through red rock scenic route (the temp was about 105 F, so not many people there) and had a good fast paced lap. Then on down the highway to go to pahrump (was following the Mad Maps scenic route. Then through Pahrump (NO, I did NOT stop and partake in any activities-though I was tempted to go to a spa there), and heading back for Vegas on the 95. Drove up Mt Charleston. I was pulled over halfway up the mountain for doing 82 in a uhm 55 I think (it was a straightaway). The cop asked me if I knew how fast I was going, I said not really. He told me 82 and I said "oh", then he said no, your supposed to say is that all officer?" El oh el, so he asked for my license then we talked about the car an a little about me, I offered to show him the engine which he accepted, then he said ok, keep it near the speed limit as tough as that is for you. I love cool cops. Then I proceded to go down Lee Canyon Rd, but with Mt Charleston being around 20 degrees cooler (car said 72) there was a bit of traffic, so I had a relaxing drive, plus there was gravel from the mountain on the road, so that kept me slow too.
All in all, the drive was ok. I say Ok, because it just sucked on the highway between Pahrump and Vegas.
I think this weekend I might try the Dam to Dam route, though I think I know that drive already.