23.3 miles
Distance
2,020 ft
Climb
-2,028 ft
Descent
4,860 ft
High Point

Starting at the outpost, landmine loop to latenight parking lot. badger pass up 3 mile smile to an amazing view. back down the smile across the highway to mustang, daytona, back to landmine

Detailed Description
BD to Tanks overlook and back is a 23 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Las Vegas Nevada. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 40 trails. This route climbs 2,020 ft with a max elevation of 4,860 ft then descends -2,028 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Bike type
    AM
More Stats for BD to Tanks overlook and back mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    3 hr 40 min
  • Altitude change
    -7 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,396 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,405 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,399 ft
  • Grade max
    -28.5%
  • Grade min
    62.9%
  • Distance climb
    11 miles
  • Distance down
    11 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
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