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2.0 miles
Distance
136 ft
Climb
-363 ft
Descent
00:15:50
Avg time
-227 ft
Altitude change
2,561 ft
Altitude min
2,918 ft
Altitude max
2,787 ft
Altitude start
2,562 ft
Altitude end
-2.2%
Grade
-25.9%
Grade max
14%
Grade min
2,841 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
771 ft
Distance flat
00:15:50
Avg time

601 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sloan Canyon Trails
    Henderson, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #94420 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #79998 in Trail Running
    • #88776 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #509 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #401 in Trail Running
    • #424 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM Sloan Canyon NCA and City of Henderson

Pretty flowy and smooth. A short sandy and loose drop in the middle, then a grind down the wash, difficult to climb up when dry and sandy

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FlowySandy

Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 6 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 48 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 890 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
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on Nov 8, 2026
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Avg: 3.53 (11 votes)
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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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      Mccullough Trails 2
      10 miles • 1,014 ft • 6 • Loop •
      Fun loop using 601 to 701 connector and back
      23
      601-AXNitro-701-NitroRtn
      13 miles • 1,327 ft • 5 •
      A nice long route from 601 across the middle of the Nitro Trails and over to 701. Smooth return back to...
      3.2 ★★★★★
      11 Ratings
      5 ★ 9%
      4 ★ 27%
      3 ★ 36%
      2 ★ 27%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 601 located?
      601 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 35.98147, -115.01191.
      ▼ How hard is 601?
      601 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 601?
      601 has 136 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 363 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,561 ft to 2,918 ft.
      ▼ Is 601 a point to point trail?
      601 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 601?
      601 is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 601?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 601. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 601?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 601 are:
      • January (43 activities)
      • November (42 activities)
      • October (40 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access 601? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 601 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 601?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride 601. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 601?
      601 is a very popular trail. There have been 4,981 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,049 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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