more stats
1,542 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:02:09
Avg time
-15 ft
Altitude change
5,247 ft
Altitude min
5,289 ft
Altitude max
5,284 ft
Altitude start
5,269 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-10.3%
Grade max
14.3%
Grade min
502 ft
Distance climb
830 ft
Distance down
164 ft
Distance flat
00:02:09
Avg time

7 Steps Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carson City
    , Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51564 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89466 in Trail Running
    • #115755 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #251 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #465 in Trail Running
    • #559 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    April-December
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Best ridden downhill, it's got approximately 7 stair sized rock steps along the way. Great place for beginners to get a little technical aspect of mountain biking

Tags
Stairs
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 32 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 258 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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 I found a phone on the 7 steps 06/06/24. Message me.
May 10, 2024 @ 10:47am
May 10, 2024
 Perfect conditions!!!
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Feb 25, 2024
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on Jan 18, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 7 Steps located?
      7 Steps is located in Carson City, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Carson City trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.17982, -119.8062.
      ▼ How hard is 7 Steps?
      7 Steps is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 7 Steps?
      7 Steps has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,247 ft to 5,289 ft.
      ▼ Is 7 Steps a point to point trail?
      7 Steps is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 7 Steps?
      7 Steps is 1,542 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 7 Steps?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 7 Steps. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 7 Steps?
      7 Steps is best visited during: April-December.
      ▼ How do I access 7 Steps? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 7 Steps are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 7 Steps?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride 7 Steps. The trail is 1,542 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 7 Steps?
      7 Steps is a very popular trail. There have been 2,414 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,592 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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