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SaveLots of dirt roads and motos, with a few hidden gems. This region has tons of potential that is definitely being under-utilized by mountain bikers.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
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- Mountain Bike
29 trails
- E-Bike
29 trails
- Horse
5 trails
- Hike
29 trails
- Trail Running
29 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
3 trails
Region Details
- 11
- 4
- 1
- 6
- 4
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Jul 24, 2026
Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 27
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 29
- Trails E-Bike
- 29
- Trails Horse
- 5
- Trails Hike
- 29
- Trails Trail Running
- 29
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 3
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Total Distance
- 40 miles
- Total Descent
- 5,082 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,222 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,786 ft
- Reports
- 141
- Photos
- 41
- Completed Counter
- 4,720
Popular Caughlin Ranch Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 4 miles • 347 ft • 356 •
Flat, easy trail following the Steamboat Ditch up to Hole in the Wall. Good for first-time dirt riders of any bike type. Wouldn't recommend taking road 23s, but reinforced 28s and up are no problem. Trail is typically busy; please be...
• 85 ★ 4.5 • 4 miles • 210 ft • 207 •
Flat, easy trail following the Steamboat Ditch between Keshmiri Pl and Meridain Ln. Good for first-time dirt riders of any bike type. Wouldn't recommend taking road 23s, but reinforced 28s and up are no problem. Trail is typically busy;...
• 80 ★ 4.5 • 4 miles • 198 ft • 198 •
Flat, easy trail following the Steamboat Ditch between Susileen Dr and Manzanita Ln. Good for first-time dirt riders of any bike type. Wouldn't recommend taking road 23s, but reinforced 28s and up are no problem. Trail is typically...
• 65 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 0 ft • 166 •
Extremely steep, loose, and rocky at the top switchbacks with many worn out jumps and drops. Following section through the canyon is dangerously narrow and loose, riding just up against a 20-30 ft cliff that drops into a boulder filled...
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 269 ft • 0 ft • 151 •
Small hill trail to warm up for larger trails later.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 240 ft • 0 ft • 125 •
It is a very flat trail.
• 55 ★ 2.0 • 2,740 ft • 0 ft • 109 •
Steep and rocky switchbacks at the bottom, giving way to a wide open trail at the top. Difficult climb, ok descent.
• 50 ★ 3.0 • 3,981 ft • 10 ft • 100 •
Though arguably the same trail, the character of this section is distinct from that above. This portion of trail begins in a part of the canyon with numerous small side trails (one leading to cross peak), and continues to have numerous...
Caughlin Ranch Mountain Bike Routes
8 miles • 565 ft • 1 • Loop •
Every Wednesday at Brewer’s Cabinet Production (8565 White Fir St) we are hosting a trail ride. Riders...
9 miles • 562 ft • 3 •
14 miles • 3,018 ft • 5 •
6 miles • 1,269 ft • 2 •
• 14 miles • 1,145 ft • 7 •
• 21 miles • 1,136 ft • 3 •
Photos of Caughlin Ranch Mountain Bike
Videos of Caughlin Ranch Mountain Bike
trail: Lower Alum Creek Trail
0:24 |
229 |
Jul 1, 2020
trail: Lower Alum Creek Trail
18:57 |
19 |
Nov 19, 2025 , Reno
trail: Alum Creek Trail
18:57 |
95 |
Nov 19, 2025 , Reno
trail: Steamboat Ditch Trail
1:7:15 |
98 |
Apr 12, 2024 , Reno
trail: Steamboat Ditch Trail
1:7:15 |
172 |
Apr 12, 2024 , Reno
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![Steamboat Ditch Trail]()
trail: Steamboat Ditch Trail
1:7:15 |
103 |
Apr 12, 2024 , Reno
17:43 |
284 |
Nov 19, 2019
17:43 |
254 |
Nov 19, 2019
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Truck | Jul 3, 2025 @ 12:24am Jul 3, 2025 | Dry | jacojone | ||
| Upper Hunter Lake Road | Apr 20, 2025 @ 8:04pm Apr 20, 2025 | Dry | RenoRider | ||
| Steamboat Ditch Trail | Aug 10, 2024 @ 2:43am Aug 10, 2024 | Dry | ernestrc | ||
| Steamboat Ditch Trail | May 20, 2024 @ 9:40am May 20, 2024 | Dry | Snosurfer | ||
| Steamboat Ditch Trail | Apr 10, 2024 @ 4:15am Apr 10, 2024 | Ideal | renotwo | ||
| Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway Crissie Caughlin Park | Feb 24, 2024 @ 5:10am Feb 24, 2024 | Ideal | renotwo | ||
| Steep Jeep Road | Jan 28, 2024 @ 3:44pm Jan 28, 2024 | Prevalent Mud | JiggityJ | ||
| Hunter Lake Road | Jan 28, 2024 @ 3:44pm Jan 28, 2024 | Prevalent Mud | JiggityJ | ||
| Alum Creek Trail | May 22, 2023 @ 7:26pm May 22, 2023 | Dry | norkonalized117 | ||
| Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway Dorostkar Park | Feb 3, 2023 @ 5:41am Feb 3, 2023 | Snow Covered | renotwo |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JamesAt2lSY | wishlist | region | activity #99185914 | Jul 14, 2026 @ 11:50am Jul 14, 2026 |
| csantilena | wishlist | trail | activity #98572846 and 1 more | Jul 6, 2026 @ 7:24am Jul 6, 2026 |
| Shatman | ridden | trail | activity #98475091 and 2 more | Jul 4, 2026 @ 11:45pm Jul 4, 2026 |
| Johnny084qPM | ridden | trail | activity #98420614 and 1 more | Jul 4, 2026 @ 8:28am Jul 4, 2026 |
| ShenDawg | wishlist | region | activity #97631872 | Jun 23, 2026 @ 9:14am Jun 23, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Fun riding! A little loose in spots but super... | Mar 23, 2025 @ 6:10pm Mar 23, 2025 | ||
| trail | Super fun fast, steep, lots of hikers, trail... | May 16, 2024 @ 9:22am May 16, 2024 | ||
| trail | May 12, 2024 @ 6:45pm May 12, 2024 | |||
| trail | It is embarrassing how some of you complain... | Aug 3, 2023 @ 8:18pm Aug 3, 2023 | ||
| trail | Brutal climb... lots of intertwined off... | Sep 20, 2022 @ 9:14am Sep 20, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballardini Ranch | 3 | 2 | 2.3 km | ||
| Huffaker Park | 3 | 5.4 km | |||
| Thomas Creek/Whites Creek | 8 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5.5 km |
| Sierra Vista Park | 16 | 7 | 2 | 5.6 km | |
| Verdi | 3 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 5.7 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 29 | 40 miles | 5,082 ft | 15 miles | 4,222 ft | #4,172 | #1,467 | 33 | 141 | 4 | 6,657 | |
| E-Bike | 29 | 40 miles | 5,082 ft | 15 miles | 4,222 ft | #3,033 | #933 | 134 | 1 | 612 | ||
| Horse | 5 | 18 miles | 1,765 ft | 6 miles | 3,957 ft | #1,800 | #945 | 34 | ||||
| Hike | 29 | 40 miles | 5,082 ft | 15 miles | 4,222 ft | #5,218 | #1,891 | 128 | 4 | 706 | ||
| Trail Running | 29 | 40 miles | 5,082 ft | 15 miles | 4,222 ft | #3,583 | #975 | 8 | 128 | 4 | 2,244 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 3 | 11 miles | 1,309 ft | 3 miles | 3,425 ft | #902 | #385 | 31 | 1 | 2 | ||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 7 miles | 282 ft | 2 miles | 1,404 ft | 26 | 1 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Caughlin Ranch
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Caughlin Ranch?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Caughlin Ranch are:
- Alum Creek Trail (4.2/5)
- Steamboat Ditch Trail (4.1/5)
- Steamboat Ditch Trail (4.1/5)
- Steamboat Ditch Trail (4.1/5)
- Blue Truck (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Caughlin Ranch?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Caughlin Ranch are:
- July (45 activities)
- June (42 activities)
- May (36 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Caughlin Ranch?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Caughlin Ranch. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Caughlin Ranch?
The longest trail in Caughlin Ranch is Hunter Lake Road at 7.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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