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3.5 miles
Distance
616 ft
Climb
-631 ft
Descent
00:53:47
Avg time
-15 ft
Altitude change
3,480 ft
Altitude min
4,021 ft
Altitude max
3,514 ft
Altitude start
3,498 ft
Altitude end
-0.084%
Grade
-19.535%
Grade max
23.693%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
227 ft
Distance flat
00:53:47
Avg time
The Hurl Details
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Riding AreaCottonwood Valley
Las Vegas, Nevada -
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Dogs AllowedYes
The most technically demanding trail in the BD system, the Hurl is a badge of honor and a fun trail overall. Riding it outbound from BD, you get a nice warm up, but the pitch increases quickly, and combined with loose rock, most riders dismount here and there. Once on top, the views are fantastic and the DH is twisty, rocky, and fun. If reversed, the climb is 100% rideable with practice and the DH into BD is shorter and steeper.
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- 8 miles average
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- 11 miles avg distance
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- 82 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to the-hurl trailhead
(36.039920, -115.400190)
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hurl
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Where is The Hurl located?
The Hurl is located in Cottonwood Valley, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Cottonwood Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.03992, -115.40019.
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How hard is The Hurl?
The Hurl is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.084%.
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What is the elevation gain for The Hurl?
The Hurl has 616 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 631 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,480 ft to 4,021 ft.
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How long is The Hurl?
The Hurl is 3.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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