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2.3 miles
Distance
186 ft
Climb
-778 ft
Descent
00:26:53
Avg time
-592 ft
Altitude change
8,681 ft
Altitude min
9,409 ft
Altitude max
9,273 ft
Altitude start
8,681 ft
Altitude end
-4.8%
Grade
-26.7%
Grade max
25.3%
Grade min
2,421 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,188 ft
Distance flat
00:26:53
Avg time
Upper Bristlecone Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMt. Charleston
Las Vegas, Nevada -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (3 votes)
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonMar - Nov
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Dogs AllowedYes
Very popular summertime trail for both hikers and bikers. Feels like a true alpine ride, but just an hour from the strip Fun singletrack with good flow, and some roots and rocks to keep the speed in check. Downhill is the most fun, but the gradual pitch and occasional tech obstacles make for a nice uphill challenge. Tons of hikers on weekends, so ride with caution.
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Most often accessed from climbing Lower Bristlecone. You can also park at the ski area and pick up the trail from the helipad (road end).
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to upper-bristlecone-trail trailhead
(36.311190, -115.696560)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Bristlecone Trail
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Where is Upper Bristlecone Trail located?
Upper Bristlecone Trail is located in Mt. Charleston, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Mt. Charleston trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.31119, -115.69656.
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How hard is Upper Bristlecone Trail?
Upper Bristlecone Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper Bristlecone Trail?
Upper Bristlecone Trail has 186 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 778 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,681 ft to 9,409 ft.
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Is Upper Bristlecone Trail a point to point trail?
Upper Bristlecone Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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