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2,799 ft
Distance
86 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:04:26
Avg time
58 ft
Altitude change
2,758 ft
Altitude min
2,845 ft
Altitude max
2,787 ft
Altitude start
2,844 ft
Altitude end
2.1%
Grade
-7.9%
Grade max
23%
Grade min
1,706 ft
Distance climb
801 ft
Distance down
269 ft
Distance flat
00:04:26
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601 Nitro Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sloan Canyon Trails
    Henderson, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #46375 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7762 in Trail Running
    • #28767 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM Sloan Canyon NCA and City of Henderson

Nice desert trail. Going south the climb might be a little challenging but rideable. Very good transition trail, from McCullough Hills Trail, to get into the heart of the trails.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles average
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  • 161 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 1,550 rides
  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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        Directions to 601-nitro trailhead (35.981360, -115.012390)
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        601-NitroBS-Flow-701-606-Big Loop
        ★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 1,431 ft • 23 • Loop •
        Fun, flow, and a good workout. I ride this CCW. From the parking lot and the McCullough trail ... you're...
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        10 miles • 1,014 ft • 6 • Loop •
        Fun loop using to and back
        3.9 ★★★★★
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        Frequently Asked Questions About 601 Nitro

        ▼ Where is 601 Nitro located?
        601 Nitro is located in Sloan Canyon Trails, Henderson, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Sloan Canyon Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.98136, -115.01239.
        ▼ How hard is 601 Nitro?
        601 Nitro is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for 601 Nitro?
        601 Nitro has 86 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,758 ft to 2,845 ft.
        ▼ Is 601 Nitro a point to point trail?
        601 Nitro is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is 601 Nitro?
        601 Nitro is 2,799 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on 601 Nitro?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on 601 Nitro. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 601 Nitro?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 601 Nitro are:
        • February (75 activities)
        • July (73 activities)
        • March (68 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access 601 Nitro? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to 601 Nitro are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride 601 Nitro?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride 601 Nitro. The trail is 2,799 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is 601 Nitro?
        601 Nitro is a very popular trail. There have been 6,197 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,228 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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