36.6 miles
Distance
5,553 ft
Climb
-5,549 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
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Ride the Carson City Off-Road. Choose from three different distance options of 15, 35 or 50 miles; each consisting of a carefully curated set of spectacular trails.

All participants will climb their way into the Eastern Sierra Nevada, take in huge views of Lake Tahoe, Washoe Valley and the Carson Valley while connecting some of the area’s favorite (and challenging) pieces of singletrack, double track, gravel roads and the occasional paved segment.

During your three-day event visit to Carson City enjoy being submerged in the mountain bike industry. Mingle with the most bike-minded people you’ll ever encounter while appreciating the area’s silver mining heritage and feeling welcomed by its modern day appreciation for the outdoor enthusiast.

With an award in the form of an engraved railroad finisher spike, top-notch free live music, a cold beverage from Four Peaks Brewing Co. (gratis) and the comfort of the capitol city’s sprawling shaded lawns waiting at the finish for all Off-Road participants…this is one finish line worth preparing and persevering for.

The Carson City Off-Road has a 98% finish rate. Bring your climbing legs and you’ll do just fine.

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  • Race Course
  • Riding area
    Ash Canyon
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
More Stats for Carson City Off-Road - Capitol 35 (2016) mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    4,680 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,680 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,685 ft
  • Grade max
    -62.4%
  • Grade min
    44.9%
  • Distance climb
    17 miles
  • Distance down
    17 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles
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Bob's Trail / Ash Canyon / Carson City / MTB
Bob's Trail / Ash Canyon / Carson City / MTB
trail: Evidence
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Aug 31, 2021
Creek Trail / Ash Canyon / Carson City / MTB
Creek Trail / Ash Canyon / Carson City / MTB
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Baldy Green | Eagle’s View / Ash Canyon /...
Baldy Green | Eagle’s View / Ash Canyon / Carson City / MTB
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Jackrabbit
Sep 16, 2021 @ 12:15pm
Sep 16, 2021
Creek Trail
Sep 15, 2021 @ 5:44pm
Sep 15, 2021
Sunflower Hill Trail
Aug 15, 2021 @ 7:30am
Aug 15, 2021
TRT: Tahoe Meadows to Tunnel Creek Rd.
Jul 17, 2021 @ 2:41pm
Jul 17, 2021
The Tahoe Meadows to Tunnel Creek TRT is made up of a high percent DG (decomposed granite), thus it drys out quickly. If you ride this east side of the TRT, then conditions seem pretty normal for mid July - dry. Still awesome views, and plenty of little granite challenges to make the 8.4 miles feel longer than it is. My riding bud the other day had one of his best days riding it, so I'd agree, plenty of fun to be had ...
Ash Canyon Road
May 13, 2021 @ 8:23am
May 13, 2021
All clear From Water Tanks/Parking up to Hobart/Carson Vista Split, from there to Carson City Vista (Left at Split) small patches of passable snow, 6-18" deep. (05.12.21)
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