more stats
2,799 ft
Distance
86 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:04:07
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
00:04:07
Avg time

601 Nitro Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sloan Canyon Trails
    Henderson, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #64307 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #102009 in Trail Running
    • #108239 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #327 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #530 in Trail Running
    • #506 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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.

Tags
Desert
Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 149 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 1,599 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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on Aug 23, 2026
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Avg: 3.93 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to 601-nitro trailhead (35.981360, -115.012390)

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      Routes with this trail

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      10 miles • 1,014 ft • 6 • Loop •
      Fun loop using 601 to 701 connector and back
      3.9 ★★★★★
      9 Ratings
      5 ★ 22%
      4 ★ 44%
      3 ★ 33%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 6,338 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,370 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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