Las Vegas Biking


Las Vegas Biking is a collection of pictures, writeups and riding directions for mountain biking Las Vegas. If you have a mountain bike and are looking for some trails around town, this website is for you.

COTTONWOOD

Beginner Loop to
Bonnie Springs Overlook

medium Cottonwood is one of the most popular spots to mountain bike in Las Vegas.

Location: Southwest Las Vegas. The trail starts at the Late Night Trailhead at Cottonwood.
Distance: 7.8 miles
Elevation Gain: Approx 450 feet

BEARS BEST

Alternate Route

medium Bears Best is one of my favorite trails in Las Vegas. The trail contains challenging technical sections, fun downhills, bridges, drops, and best of all, its fairly close to town. This video maps a shorter 7.4 mile alternative route instead of the normal 9 mile loop.

Location: Southwest Las Vegas near the 215 and Town Center Drive.
Distance: 7.4 miles
Elevation Gain: Approx 400 feet

BEARS BEST

Normal Route

difficult This is the normal route at Bears Best. The trail contains challenging technical sections, fun downhills, bridges, drops, and best of all, its fairly close to town.

Location: Southwest Las Vegas near the 215 and Town Center Drive.
Distance: 9.0 miles
Elevation Gain: Approx 400 feet

MT CHARLESTON

Pixie

difficult If downhill is your thrill, this trail is the medicine for you.

Distance: 5.5 miles

GOOSEBERRY MESA

South Rim Trail and North Rim Trail

difficult Located approximately 3 hours from Las Vegas in Hurricane, Utah. Gooseberry Mesa provides a very unique technical mountain biking experience, riding on the high traction slickrock. Enjoy the fantastic views.

Distance: 11.5 miles
Elevation Gain: Approx 300 feet

Links:

Skidmap- Good resource to find many mountain biking trails
Mountain Bike Maps - Written descriptions and map of the popular trails in Las Vegas.
SNMBA- Southern Nevada Mountain Biking Association - The local club website.