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SaveE-Bike Description:
Carson City follows State of Nevada law regarding e-bikes and e-bike definitions. See NRS 482.0287 and NRS 484B.017.\r\n"Municipality of Carson City: Carson City does not have an eBike ordinance or regulations, so State law prevails, and eBikes are allowed to be ridden where bicycles are allowed, including bicycle paths, shared-use paths, and natural surface trails that are within the City’s jurisdiction."\r\neBike Riding in Carson City https://www.carson.org/home/showpublisheddocument/88133/638403891577470000
Carson City follows State of Nevada law regarding e-bikes and e-bike definitions. See NRS 482.0287 and NRS 484B.017.\r\n"Municipality of Carson City: Carson City does not have an eBike ordinance or regulations, so State law prevails, and eBikes are allowed to be ridden where bicycles are allowed, including bicycle paths, shared-use paths, and natural surface trails that are within the City’s jurisdiction."\r\neBike Riding in Carson City https://www.carson.org/home/showpublisheddocument/88133/638403891577470000
source: eBike Riding in Carson City
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- Mountain Bike
153 trails
- E-Bike
31 trails
- Gravel Bike
105 trails
- Adaptive Bike
31 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
13 trails
- Horse
82 trails
- Hike
157 trails
- Trail Running
158 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
47 trails
- Observed Trials
8 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
43 trails
Region Details
- 50
- 27
- 73
- 3
Region Status
Open as of Oct 10, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 193
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 153
- Trails E-Bike
- 31
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 105
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 31
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 13
- Trails Horse
- 82
- Trails Hike
- 157
- Trails Trail Running
- 158
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 47
- Trails Observed Trials
- 8
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 43
- Trails Snowmobile
- 2
- Trails Snowshoe
- 2
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 220 miles
- Total Descent
- 34,901 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,612 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 9,191 ft
- Reports
- 1,099
- Photos
- 226
- Completed Counter
- 28,938
Articles
Day 3 Race Report: Carson City Off-Road
Jul 1, 2019 from pinkbike.com
See all the action from the final day of the 2019 Carson City Off-Road.
Day 2 Race Report: Carson City Off-Road
Jun 30, 2019 from pinkbike.com
Check out all the action from the second day of the 2019 Carson City Off-Road.
Day 1 Race Report: Carson City Off-Road
Jun 29, 2019 from pinkbike.com
Check out all the action from day one of the 4th edition of Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road.
Sub Regions
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Ash Canyon
- 9
- 12
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Centennial Park
- 5
- 27
- 2
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Kings Canyon
- 3
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Prison Hill Recreation Area
- 5
- 19
- 2
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Spooner Lake and Backcountry State Park
- 5
- 4
Popular Carson City Mountain Biking Trails
• 80 ★ 4.8 • 4 miles • 41 ft • 918 •
The climb up from Marlette Lake trail is pretty tough, but relatively short. The decent to the upper Chimney Beach parking area is an amazing finish to what was likely a great ride with amazing views. Several high speed, low risk...
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 7 miles • 1,234 ft • 892 •
Very nicely built trail, with consistent grade and great views. Some small rock features and discrete jumps exist, but this trail has been designed to be appealing for all ability levels -so don't expect any gnar. Great climb in either...
• 100 ★ 3.8 • 3,071 ft • 0 ft • 757 •
This is the main access trail to the Ash Canyon Trail network. The climb up isn't technical but is deceptively steep, the decent can be ripping fast. There is good line of sight for the majority of the trail although it gets a bit...
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 2,382 ft • 0 ft • 746 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 1,375 ft • 41 ft • 685 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 633 ft • 0 ft • 592 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 43 ft • 590 •
This is a very fun downhill that parallels Ash Canyon Creek. The trail flows through a narrow canyon lined with cottonwood, aspen, and manzanita; it can become slightly overgrown in the spring time which will limit your line-of-sight....
Carson City Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 2,022 ft • 4 • Loop •
This is a great ride Kings to Ash Canyon, it has some road segments but mostly single track.
★ 4.5 • 14 miles • 2,214 ft • 16 •
Enduro ride up fire road and Kings Canyon to Ash Canyon downhill
23 miles • 2,279 ft • 8 • Point to Point •
This is the shortest route for those wanting to ride the Capital to Tahoe from the top. Starting at...
★ 1.0 • 33 miles • 3,300 ft • 10 • Point to Point •
A point-to-point backcountry epic, showcasing some of Spooner Lake State Park's best trails, ending in...
7 miles • 787 ft • 1 •
★ 1.0 • 15 miles • 476 ft • 3 • Point to Point •
Photos of Carson City Mountain Bike
Videos of Carson City Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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Tahoe Rim Trail
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| HermNV | vote | trail | activity #106773094 | Oct 28, 2026 @ 3:29pm 3 days |
| tgianco | comment | trail | activity #106559962 | Oct 25, 2026 @ 6:32am Oct 25, 2026 |
| tgianco | ridden | trail | activity #106559895 and 1 more | Oct 25, 2026 @ 6:31am Oct 25, 2026 |
| thodder | wishlist | trail | activity #106359435 | Oct 21, 2026 @ 7:23pm Oct 21, 2026 |
| Reinijensen | wishlist | trail | activity #105968560 | Oct 15, 2026 @ 8:35pm Oct 15, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Rode this yesterday, and it was insanely fun... | Oct 25, 2026 @ 6:32am Oct 25, 2026 | ||
| trail | don't climb this trail! Downhill is pretty awesome | Oct 11, 2026 @ 11:47pm Oct 11, 2026 | ||
| trail | Nice mellow flow | Sep 30, 2025 @ 4:32pm Sep 30, 2025 | ||
| trail | Very well-maintained and flowy trail, with... | Jul 8, 2025 @ 4:56pm Jul 8, 2025 | ||
| trail | 2" tires minimum, it's quite sandy in the top half | Jun 17, 2025 @ 4:33pm Jun 17, 2025 |
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Big Ride 30k4,048 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k1,322 awarded -
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Silverstate Mx | skill park | Carson City |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 153 | 188 miles | 24,268 ft | 72 miles | 4,613 ft | #716 | #4 | 209 | 1,097 | 16 | 21,110 | |
| E-Bike | 31 | 69 miles | 8,550 ft | 28 miles | 3,583 ft | #2,510 | #14 | 2 | 883 | 2,149 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 105 | 127 miles | 19,426 ft | 55 miles | 4,613 ft | #468 | #3 | 2 | 177 | 194 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 31 | 65 miles | 7,116 ft | 25 miles | 3,983 ft | #1,050 | #5 | 194 | 5 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 13 | 26 miles | 3,435 ft | 10 miles | 3,688 ft | #1,406 | #2 | 181 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 82 | 124 miles | 16,470 ft | 51 miles | 4,416 ft | #274 | #3 | 209 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 157 | 203 miles | 27,575 ft | 81 miles | 4,613 ft | #968 | #8 | 9 | 1,098 | 5 | 1,964 | |
| Trail Running | 158 | 203 miles | 27,726 ft | 81 miles | 4,613 ft | #668 | #5 | 1 | 1,098 | 5 | 1,900 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 47 | 58 miles | 14,616 ft | 34 miles | 2,769 ft | #533 | #2 | 188 | 61 | |||
| Observed Trials | 8 | 4 miles | 1,207 ft | 2 miles | 902 ft | #183 | #1 | 3 | 7 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 43 | 48 miles | 13,780 ft | 31 miles | 2,589 ft | #301 | #2 | 2 | 190 | 10 | ||
| Snowmobile | 2 | 5 miles | 1,289 ft | 4 miles | 922 ft | |||||||
| Snowshoe | 2 | 2 miles | 899 ft | 2 miles | 899 ft | 39 | ||||||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 3,386 ft | 223 ft | 1 | 45 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Carson City?
Carson City has 6 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Carson City?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Carson City are:
- Ash Canyon to Kings Canyon Trail (4.6/5)
- Chimney Beach Trail (4.6/5)
- Lincoln Bypass (4.3/5)
- Creek Trail (4.3/5)
- Wild Horse Trail (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Carson City?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Carson City are:
- October (290 activities)
- September (282 activities)
- July (263 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Carson City?
There are 13 parking locations listed in Carson City. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Carson City?
The longest trail in Carson City is Capital to Tahoe at 10.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Carson City?
The best hiking trails in Carson City are:
- Spooner Lake Trail
- Lower King's Canyon Waterfall Trail
- Lower King's Canyon Waterfall Trail
- Captain Pomin Rock Trail
- Spooner Lake Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Carson City?
The best trail running trails in Carson City are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Carson City?
The best dirtbiking trails in Carson City are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Carson City?
Carson City has a total of 193 trails. Of those, 153 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Carson City to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Carson City?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Carson City is Capital to Tahoe with 2,043 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Carson City?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Carson City is Chimney Beach Trail with 1,906 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Carson City?
Carson City supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, ATVing/Offroading.
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What bike services are there in Carson City?
The following bike services are available in Carson City:
- Bike Shop (2)
- Trail Association (2)
- Land Managers (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Carson City?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Carson City is Goni Rocks with an average grade of 18.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Carson City?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Carson City. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Carson City?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Carson City are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Carson City?
The overall region status for Carson City is Clear / Green. Out of 100 trails:
- Clear / Green: 88
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 7
- Closed: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Carson City?
Yes, Carson City supports e-bike riding. There are 24 trails in Carson City that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Carson City?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Carson City are: View all mountain biking routes in Carson City.
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What type of bike is most common in Carson City?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Carson City are:
- AM (303 activities)
- XC (12 activities)
- Gravel (6 activities)
- Trials (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Carson City?
The highest summit in Carson City is Snow Valley Peak at 9,196 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Carson City?
There are 2 notable sights in Carson City. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Carson City.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Carson City?
The most popular Strava segments in Carson City are:
- marlette to flume (5,595 athletes)
- Chimney Bottom DH (4,183 athletes)
- Lower Chimney DH (4,115 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Carson City?
There are currently 3 closed trails in Carson City. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 88
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 7
- Closed: 3
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Carson City?
Yes, there are 31 accessible/adaptive trails in Carson City. View all adaptive trails in Carson City for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Carson City?
There are 4 local clubs or associations listed in the Carson City directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Carson City?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Carson City are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Carson City?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Carson City are:
- Vicee Rim (4.5/5)
- Deer Run (4/5)
- V&T Extension (4/5)
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