9.5 miles
Distance
1,983 ft
Climb
-1,996 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-10 ft
Altitude change
4,772 ft
Altitude min
4,909 ft
Altitude start
4,898 ft
Altitude end
-51.5%
Grade max
47.2%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

This is the loop for the annual Siren Run, which begins at the Sierra Canyon Trailhead and goes up Lower Sierra Canyon Trailhead. Go south (left) at the intersection of the Genoa Loop Trail and proceed until it feeds back down to the town of Genoa. Take the back roads through the neighborhood and loop back up to the trailhead to complete the loop. This trail is smooth dirt from the trailhead until the end of the Genoa Loop trail. The descent into town is not technical, but is narrow and steep. The back roads back to the trailhead (the final 1.5 miles) is paved.

Detailed Description
Siren Run Loop is a 9 mile expert race route located near Genoa Nevada. This trail running primary route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 1,983 ft with a max elevation of 6,167 ft then descends -1,996 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    9 miles
  • Altitude min
    4,772 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,909 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,898 ft
  • Climb
    1,983 ft
  • Descent
    -1,996 ft
  • Grade max
    -51.5%
  • Grade min
    47.2%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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  • Race Date
    Sunday May 28, 2023 at 12:00pm
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  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
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