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9.5 miles
Distance
639 ft
Climb
-637 ft
Descent
3,782 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
3,394 ft
Altitude min
3,394 ft
Altitude start
3,396 ft
Altitude end
-16.6%
Grade max
24.6%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
The Blue Diamond Loop is my go-to loop at Cottonwood. It can be ridden in well under an hour, is nearly 10 miles and has diverse terrain with a great hill climb warm up right out of the gate
Detailed Description
Blue Diamond Loop is a 10 mile popular intermediate route located near Las Vegas Nevada. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 639 ft with a max elevation of 3,782 ft then descends -637 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Oct 12, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance10 miles
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Avg time2 hr 0 min
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Altitude min3,394 ft
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Altitude start3,394 ft
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Altitude end3,396 ft
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Climb639 ft
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Descent-637 ft
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Grade max-16.6%
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Grade min24.6%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
30 Reviews & Comments
Cjmelendrez
Super fun ride! First time in it and it didn't disappoint. Could be rough on tires, but I got out clean. Following a local's line would have definitely cleaned up a few sections
Sdrechsler
Clockwise was fun! Nothing special on south side, north side was a slightly rocky descent, and north east side was a blast to go down.
Bartwhite
It was good xc. Good views. I rode it counterclockwise.
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Trails in Route
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| 1,365 ft | |||||
| 3 miles | |||||
| 1,759 ft | |||||
| 2,297 ft | |||||
| 2,388 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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