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SaveElko trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Horseback, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, E-Biking and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include Elko Snobowl Ski and Bike Park, Ruby Mountains Wilderness (North) and Ruby Mountains Wilderness (Central).
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- Mountain Bike
29 trails
- E-Bike
3 trails
- Gravel Bike
6 trails
- Adaptive Bike
1 trails
- Horse
31 trails
- Hike
58 trails
- Trail Running
54 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Aug 26, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 61
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 29
- Trails E-Bike
- 3
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 6
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 31
- Trails Hike
- 58
- Trails Trail Running
- 54
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 3
- Total Distance
- 120 miles
- Total Descent
- 19,330 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,850 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 10,889 ft
- Reports
- 43
- Photos
- 9
- Completed Counter
- 742
Articles
Elko, NV: Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail
Sep 19, 2013 from backpacker.com
Dazzling high-country lakes, glacier-carved cirques and miles of stunning alpine scenery render this secluded 38-mile National Recreation Trail a...
Grand Traverses: Ruby Crest
Jun 21, 2013 from backpacker.com
Soak up the alpine solitude in the "Swiss Alps of Nevada".
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Elko Snobowl Ski and Bike Park
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Lamoille Canyon
Popular Elko Mountain Biking Trails
• 30 ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 1,408 ft • 22 •
Common loop ride. It ends near pavement so you can route yourself back to starting point or take dirt roads back to trailhead for another loop. Can be ridden in reverse but has some steeper climbing sections going in reverse. Find water...
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 328 ft • 8 ft • 8 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 935 ft • 78 ft • 7 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 2,776 ft • 2 ft • 7 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 1,112 ft • 0 ft • 7 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating.
• 85 ★ 3.0 • 1 mile • 340 ft • 7 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating.
• 75 ★ 4.0 • 2,201 ft • 48 ft • 6 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 2,277 ft • 0 ft • 6 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating.
Elko Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 820 ft • 0 • Loop •
Park at the Snobowl parking lot and ride the switchback climb to the top then link it to the backside...
44 miles • 1,837 ft • 0 •
This is an endurance Mixed surface ride. Very little to no traffic on the dirt and gravel roads. Rideable...
Photos of Elko Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| johnmaretti | comment | trail | activity #103816656 | Sep 14, 2026 @ 5:43pm Sep 14, 2026 |
| Jubebug | add | report | activity #102529244 and 4 more | Aug 28, 2026 @ 11:14am Aug 28, 2026 |
| mrsbethmoore | add | report | activity #100515721 | Aug 1, 2026 @ 12:20pm Aug 1, 2026 |
| Howserkr | wishlist | region | activity #95118255 | May 20, 2026 @ 10:31am May 20, 2026 |
| krsbr79 | comment | trail | activity #94733437 and 1 more | May 14, 2026 @ 10:49pm May 14, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | You need 4x4 to get to the actual trailhead. I... | Sep 14, 2026 @ 5:43pm Sep 14, 2026 | ||
| trail | It’s singletrack, in Elko. It’s not buffed... | May 14, 2026 @ 10:50pm May 14, 2026 | ||
| trail | Trails need a good weekend of maintenance,... | May 14, 2026 @ 10:49pm May 14, 2026 | ||
| trail | We followed a previous comment and rode in the... | May 1, 2024 @ 5:57pm May 1, 2024 | ||
| report | Agreed. Lots o crickets. No signage. Side by... | Aug 9, 2023 @ 10:00pm Aug 9, 2023 |
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Epic Ride Descent 2k1 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge2 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
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 | 29 | 42 miles | 4,462 ft | 15 miles | 3,301 ft | #7,750 | #2,517 | 7 | 43 | 2 | 1,625 | |
| E-Bike | 3 | 22 miles | 2,096 ft | 8 miles | 2,251 ft | #5,873 | #1,820 | 41 | 24 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 6 | 20 miles | 659 ft | 4 miles | 3,245 ft | #2,529 | #810 | 1 | 10 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 9 miles | 617 ft | 4 miles | 443 ft | #5,416 | #1,454 | 3 | ||||
| Horse | 31 | 89 miles | 14,669 ft | 25 miles | 4,623 ft | #775 | #510 | 1 | ||||
| Hike | 58 | 119 miles | 18,766 ft | 38 miles | 5,850 ft | #2,097 | #873 | 2 | 43 | 570 | ||
| Trail Running | 54 | 113 miles | 17,976 ft | 37 miles | 5,850 ft | #2,090 | #666 | 43 | 25 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 3 miles | 167 ft | 988 ft | 1 | |||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 3 miles | 167 ft | 988 ft | 1 | |||||||
| Downhill Ski | 3 | 1 mile | 561 ft | 5,253 ft | 384 ft | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Elko?
Elko has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Elko?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Elko are:
- Little Gem to Claim Boundary (4.1/5)
- Segunda Creek (0/5)
- Long Canyon (0/5)
- Jump Track (0/5)
- North End Loop (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Elko?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Elko are:
- June (9 activities)
- September (9 activities)
- April (7 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Elko?
There are 5 parking locations listed in Elko. The most popular parking spots are:
- Roads End Trailhead
- Elko Snobowl Ski and Bike Park Parking Area
- Soldier Creek Trailhead
- Krenka Creek Trailhead
- Parking
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What is the longest trail in Elko?
The longest trail in Elko is Little Gem to Claim Boundary at 14.8 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Elko?
The best hiking trails in Elko are:
- Island Lake Trail
- Ruby Crest NRT (Lamoille)
- Right Fork Lamoille Creek Trail
- Favre Lake Trail
- Soldier Basin
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Elko?
The best trail running trails in Elko are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Elko?
Elko has a total of 61 trails. Of those, 29 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Elko to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Elko?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Elko is Long Canyon with 719 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Elko?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Elko is Little Gem to Claim Boundary with 451 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Elko?
Elko supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Elko?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Elko is Segunda Creek with an average grade of 8.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Elko?
The overall region status for Elko is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 23 trails:
- Clear / Green: 20
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Elko?
Yes, Elko supports e-bike riding. There are 2 trails in Elko 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 Elko?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Elko are: View all mountain biking routes in Elko.
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What type of bike is most common in Elko?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Elko are:
- AM (3 activities)
- XC (2 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Elko?
The most popular Strava segments in Elko are:
- Little Gem (106 athletes)
- Twisted Pines (91 athletes)
- Little Gem DH (85 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Elko?
Yes, there are 1 accessible/adaptive trails in Elko. View all adaptive trails in Elko for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Elko?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Elko are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Elko?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Elko are:
- North End Loop (0/5)
- Tmurph (0/5)
- North End Loop (4/5)
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