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An excellent alpine adventure near Las Vegas.


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5.7

Miles

9.2

KM

50%

Singletrack

9,407' 2,867 m

High

8,458' 2,578 m

Low

965' 294 m

Up

972' 296 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

22%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Overview

An alpine MTB trail near Las Vegas is a rare find. While relatively short, it's big on scenery and fresh mountain air.

Description

Bristlecone Loop starts with a smooth dirt fire road ascent for the first 3 miles. The climbing is steady but the grade slight, enjoyable.... At the junction with the Bonanza Trail (No MTB's), Bristlecone Loop turns to singletrack. The trail alternates between smooth loamy to smooth hardpack to rocky limestone outcroppings.

Parking is facilitated from the top for the Upper Bristlecone Trail at the Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort and the Lower Bristlecone Trail trailhead on Scout Canyon Rd off Lee Canyon Rd.

Stay on the alert for hikers as this is a very popular hiking trail as well!

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Shared By:

Markk Knowles

Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 20 votes

#867

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  4.4 from 20 votes
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#867

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The intersection between Bristlecone Loop and the longer Bonanza Trail. Approx. 9000' in elevation. Extremely arduous bike ride that ripped apart my thigh muscles.
Mar 28, 2018 near Pahrump, NV
Spring on Mt Charleston Bristlecone Loop Trail.
Apr 7, 2021 near Pahrump, NV
April on Upper Bristlecone Trail.  Beautiful!
Apr 7, 2021 near Pahrump, NV
Great views just before the downhill.
Jul 6, 2019 near Pahrump, NV
A smooth section of the Upper Bristlecone Trail
Sep 15, 2014 near Pahrump, NV
Upper Bristlecone Trail
Sep 15, 2014 near Pahrump, NV
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