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2.0 miles
Distance
136 ft
Climb
-363 ft
Descent
00:17:21
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
00:17:21
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601 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sloan Canyon Trails
    Henderson, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53686 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4492 in Trail Running
    • #9600 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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    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles average
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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 13, 2026
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        Directions to 601 trailhead (35.981470, -115.011910)

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        youtuber Hitting all the black trails at McCullough...
        19:32 | 52 | Feb 13, 2026 , Henderson
        601Trail @ Sloan Canyon National Conservation...
        11:12 | 629 | Jan 8, 2021 , Henderson

        Routes with this trail

        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...
        10 miles 1,014 ft 6 Loop
        Fun loop using to and back
        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...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About 601

        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.

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