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SaveHenderson trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Winter Fat Biking, Dirtbiking and ATVing/Offroading. Trails here are often faint trail, flowy and rocky. Scenery includes desert terrain, views and canyons. Common trail features include jumps, rock gardens and berms. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms. Popular destinations include Sloan Canyon Trails and Sloan Canyon Exclusion Zone.
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- Mountain Bike
188 trails
- E-Bike
75 trails
- Gravel Bike
81 trails
- Adaptive Bike
51 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
5 trails
- Horse
12 trails
- Hike
213 trails
- Trail Running
211 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
5 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
2 trails
Region Details
- 13
- 49
- 30
- 85
- 10
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Nov 10, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 229
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 188
- Trails E-Bike
- 75
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 81
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 51
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 5
- Trails Horse
- 12
- Trails Hike
- 213
- Trails Trail Running
- 211
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 5
- Trails Observed Trials
- 2
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 2
- Total Distance
- 263 miles
- Total Descent
- 28,715 ft
- Total Vertical
- 9,566 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 11,109 ft
- Reports
- 2,594
- Photos
- 447
- Completed Counter
- 29,613
Sub Regions
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Sloan Canyon Trails
- 7
- 16
- 73
- 9
- 1
Popular Henderson Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 2,799 ft • 86 ft • 827 •
Nice desert trail. Going south the climb might be a little challenging but rideable. Very good transition trail, from McCullough Hills Trail, to get into the heart of the trails.
• 100 ★ 3.2 • 2 miles • 136 ft • 775 •
Pretty flowy and smooth. A short sandy and loose drop in the middle, then a grind down the wash, difficult to climb up when dry and sandy
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 3,022 ft • 137 ft • 747 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.2 • 1,384 ft • 59 ft • 625 •
Little backdoor canyon single track that is labeled as 601 on the trail. It winds up the canyon and drops you quickly down to the 601 powerline double track.
• 95 ★ 3.9 • 2,587 ft • 87 ft • 562 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 87 ft blue climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.6 • 2 miles • 149 ft • 497 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 149 ft blue climb. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 397 ft • 497 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 397 ft blue climb. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 11 ft • 479 •
Flowy desert riding. Not steep or difficult. Heading north it flows really good if you keep on the gas. A few spots to air out and a couple little sandy washes with some river stone, but nothing too difficult.
Henderson Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 7 miles • 808 ft • 5 •
601 to 603 down to Nitro Bench to Campsite to Nitro Backside to Nitro Super G to Rampage then return to...
★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 1,431 ft • 23 • Loop •
Fun, flow, and a good workout. I ride this CCW. From the parking lot and the McCullough trail ... you're...
★ 5.0 • 15 miles • 1,864 ft • 2 •
Great new trail connecting Nitro Trails to Anthem Trails without having to use McCullough Fire Road.
9 miles • 1,131 ft • 9 • Loop •
Shorter loop that hits the most fun single black diamond trails in Sloan Canyon, Trail Mix & Party Lap.
★ 2.0 • 8 miles • 748 ft • 5 • Loop •
Fun loop up 601 over to 701 connector and back
Photos of Henderson Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| GDubbs | add | report | activity #107665445 | Nov 12, 2026 @ 10:51am 2 days |
| hardyr4 | add | photo | activity #107575301 | Nov 10, 2026 @ 8:07pm Nov 10, 2026 |
| manny-g | add | report | activity #107558617 and 18 more | Nov 10, 2026 @ 1:32pm Nov 10, 2026 |
| manny-g | add | report | activity #107192101 and 11 more | Nov 4, 2026 @ 10:48am Nov 4, 2026 |
| cchambers21 | comment | trail | activity #107092510 | Nov 2, 2026 @ 2:42pm Nov 2, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Moġ h i | Nov 2, 2026 @ 2:42pm Nov 2, 2026 | ||
| trail | Beautiful views but the trail is washed out... | Sep 3, 2026 @ 12:49pm Sep 3, 2026 | ||
| trail | I really like this new trail! If you’re... | Jun 25, 2026 @ 8:27pm Jun 25, 2026 | ||
| trail | Y seemed ye yd you b ye. K l: expel l love y... | May 7, 2026 @ 9:15am May 7, 2026 | ||
| report | L l L llu | May 7, 2026 @ 8:46am May 7, 2026 |
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Henderson Top 10 Trails1 awarded -
10 Green Trails172 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k1,940 awarded -
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Big Ride 30k5,428 awarded -
Top 10 Trails3 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Arroyo Grande Bike Park | skill park | Henderson | |
| Whitney Mesa BMX | skill park | Henderson |
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 | 188 | 240 miles | 25,095 ft | 117 miles | 9,567 ft | #420 | #3 | 411 | 2,592 | 10 | 45,615 | |
| E-Bike | 75 | 75 miles | 6,788 ft | 39 miles | 1,762 ft | #1,970 | #12 | 1 | 2,465 | 1 | 4,668 | |
| Gravel Bike | 81 | 132 miles | 7,254 ft | 61 miles | 1,847 ft | #522 | #4 | 1 | 77 | 45 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 51 | 102 miles | 5,630 ft | 49 miles | 1,847 ft | #475 | #4 | 111 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 5 | 6 miles | 344 ft | 2 miles | 1,299 ft | #1,445 | #3 | 18 | ||||
| Horse | 12 | 14 miles | 361 ft | 5 miles | 1,207 ft | #1,763 | #15 | 95 | ||||
| Hike | 213 | 250 miles | 26,604 ft | 115 miles | 9,567 ft | #475 | #4 | 15 | 2,588 | 1,819 | ||
| Trail Running | 211 | 247 miles | 26,844 ft | 115 miles | 9,567 ft | #361 | #3 | 18 | 2,588 | 1 | 3,077 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 5 | 6 miles | 72 ft | 2 miles | 433 ft | #968 | #5 | 93 | 58 | |||
| Observed Trials | 2 | 4 miles | 174 ft | 1 mile | 180 ft | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 4 miles | 174 ft | 1 mile | 180 ft | #790 | #8 | 93 | 12 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Henderson?
Henderson has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Henderson?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Henderson are:
- Nitro CirKus (4.5/5)
- Extinguisher (4.4/5)
- Nitro Super G (4.4/5)
- Yippee Ki-Yay (4.4/5)
- Party Lap (4.4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Henderson?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Henderson are:
- October (490 activities)
- April (432 activities)
- November (429 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Henderson?
There are 15 parking locations listed in Henderson. 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 Henderson?
The longest trail in Henderson is McCullough Hills at 8.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Henderson?
The best hiking trails in Henderson are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Henderson?
The best trail running trails in Henderson are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Henderson?
The best dirtbiking trails in Henderson are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Henderson?
Henderson has a total of 229 trails. Of those, 188 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Henderson to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Henderson?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Henderson is Anthem East Trail with 1,327 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Henderson?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Henderson is Anthem East Trail with 1,040 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Henderson?
Henderson supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
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What bike services are there in Henderson?
The following bike services are available in Henderson:
- Bike Shop (4)
- Trail Association (1)
- Land Managers (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Henderson?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Henderson is Stairway to Heaven with an average grade of 11.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Henderson?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Henderson are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Henderson?
The overall region status for Henderson is Clear / Green. Out of 129 trails:
- Clear / Green: 113
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 13
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 1
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What are the trail conditions in Henderson?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Henderson:
- Dry: 16 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Henderson?
Yes, Henderson supports e-bike riding. There are 67 trails in Henderson 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 Henderson?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Henderson are: View all mountain biking routes in Henderson.
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What type of bike is most common in Henderson?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Henderson are:
- AM (1,084 activities)
- XC (130 activities)
- Trials (65 activities)
- DH (62 activities)
- RD (2 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Henderson?
The highest summit in Henderson is McCullough Mountain at 6,972 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Henderson?
The most popular Strava segments in Henderson are:
- Acacia Park to Fiesta Henderson Blvd (5,761 athletes)
- Hend RR Trail, Fiesta to Paradise hills (4,716 athletes)
- RRT: Up the hill on a gentle slop (4,669 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Henderson?
There are 3 technical trail features (TTFs) in Henderson. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Henderson.
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What trails are closed in Henderson?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Henderson. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 113
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 13
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Henderson?
Yes, there are 53 accessible/adaptive trails in Henderson. View all adaptive trails in Henderson for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Henderson?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Henderson directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Henderson?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Henderson are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Henderson?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Henderson are:
- UPRR Connector over Stephanie (5/5)
- Motor Boat (5/5)
- Nitro Bench (4.5/5)
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