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10.3 miles
Distance
1,592 ft
Climb
-1,590 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
7,048 ft
Altitude min
7,048 ft
Altitude start
7,047 ft
Altitude end
-46.5%
Grade max
43.5%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Start at Steptoe Creek Trailhead and ride the route clockwise for best results, but can be ridden in either direction.
Detailed Description
High Roller is a 10 mile popular intermediate route located near Ely Nevada. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 1,592 ft with a max elevation of 8,503 ft then descends -1,590 ft.
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Stats
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Distance10 miles
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Avg time1 hr 43 min
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Altitude min7,048 ft
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Altitude start7,048 ft
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Altitude end7,047 ft
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Climb1,592 ft
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Descent-1,590 ft
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Grade max-46.5%
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Grade min43.5%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
15 Reviews & Comments
rowdyhonzo
Pretty fun stop if you're traveling across NV or just meandering. The Elk Flat campground right by the trail start for this is surprisingly nice with some great amenities (hot water, nice bathrooms, water stations) and you can easily ride from there.
The initial climb along the road isn't bad but was super overgrown riding this in July of 2020. The switchbacks on the actual climb of the singletrack are also pretty hellish. High roller and twisted pines are pretty fun, raw, old-school singletrack without being sketchy / off camber or feeling like you're going to die every turn.
The initial climb along the road isn't bad but was super overgrown riding this in July of 2020. The switchbacks on the actual climb of the singletrack are also pretty hellish. High roller and twisted pines are pretty fun, raw, old-school singletrack without being sketchy / off camber or feeling like you're going to die every turn.
Dtimothyj
Incredibly beautiful ride, but very tricky climbing. A lot of loose gravel on narrow trails with occasional rocky sections. Trails are more for hiking than biking. Definitely do the route clockwise.
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