19.5 miles
Distance
1,781 ft
Climb
-1,778 ft
Descent
3,564 ft
High Point

For intermediate riders. Some areas are gnarly but most of the trail are pretty easy

Detailed Description
Bears best to Rust bucket loop is a 20 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Las Vegas Nevada. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 1,781 ft with a max elevation of 3,564 ft then descends -1,778 ft.
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3 Reviews & Comments

  • + 1
partyhardtail69 (Nov 19, 2022 at 6:14)
Trail Gnarley
Great trail. I disagree with the trail description - this is a perfect intro/beginner trail. Its straight, smooth, not to steep, and there's not "cactus everywhere". There are bushes, but spread out. Falling would be fine. You can let off the breaks and let it it flow. Mostly downhill west to east.
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Zesoloist (Feb 23, 2022 at 23:51)
Trail Yellow H
No. Both ways
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mtbwanderer (Apr 25, 2021 at 20:18)
Trail Yellow H
Is this trail actually one-way?
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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    DH, AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    4
More Stats for Bears best to Rust bucket loop mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    2,819 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,858 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,858 ft
  • Grade max
    -29.6%
  • Grade min
    32.6%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    9 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles
Avg: 1 (1 votes)
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Gnarley
Mar 16, 2023 @ 10:06pm
Mar 16, 2023
Could use a good raking. Marbles abound maybe due to the rains.
Yellow H
Mar 16, 2023 @ 10:06pm
Mar 16, 2023
Old Union Pacific
Aug 24, 2022 @ 9:49pm
Aug 24, 2022
This trail head is closed. They're building a water retention system there. Entire area is fenced off.
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