27.7 miles
Distance
2,929 ft
Climb
-3,094 ft
Descent
4,994 ft
High Point
-165 ft
Altitude change
3,512 ft
Altitude min
4,195 ft
Altitude start
4,029 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-28.8%
Grade max
79.3%
Grade min
12 miles
Distance climb
13 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Add on loop to make a more fun route of deadhorse+3 mile. Good elevation with some easy pedaling to end on.

Detailed Description
Redhawk Bonus Loop is a 28 mile popular intermediate route located near Las Vegas Nevada. This mountain bike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 2,929 ft with a max elevation of 4,994 ft then descends -3,094 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 4 trails (newest: Sep 14, 2026)

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Stats

  • Distance
    28 miles
  • Avg time
    3 hr 57 min
  • Altitude change
    -165 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,512 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,195 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,029 ft
  • Climb
    2,929 ft
  • Descent
    -3,094 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -28.8%
  • Grade min
    79.3%
  • Distance climb
    12 miles
  • Distance down
    13 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
Avg: 2 (2 votes)
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
This Trail is Pure Flow | 3 Mile Smile  MTB POV
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This Trail is Pure Flow | 3 Mile Smile MTB POV
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3 Mile Smile - Cottonwood Valley - Blue...
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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3 Mile Smile
Oct 15, 2026 @ 10:22am (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 15, 2026
Came off Badger Pass and the little zigzag downhill to reach 3 Mile Smile. We then rode to the top of 3 Mile which we expected to be a tough climb but was not. From the top, we rode down the full trail, so fun!
Techno
Oct 4, 2026 @ 9:21am (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 4, 2026
White Rhino (Latenight connector)
Oct 4, 2026 @ 9:20am (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 4, 2026
Latenight Connector
Sep 14, 2026 @ 8:45am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 14, 2026
Dead Horse Loop (Powerline Road)
Sep 14, 2026 @ 8:45am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 14, 2026
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  • #59815 - 483 views

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