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2.2 miles
Distance
246 ft
Climb
-616 ft
Descent
00:32:21
Avg time
-370 ft
Altitude change
2,008 ft
Altitude min
2,570 ft
Altitude max
2,387 ft
Altitude start
2,018 ft
Altitude end
-3.2%
Grade
-44.5%
Grade max
34%
Grade min
3,465 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
755 ft
Distance flat
00:32:21
Avg time

Amargosa Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sloan Canyon Trails
    Henderson, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #165790 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #305539 in Trail Running
    • #79922 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #848 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #1,342 in Trail Running
    • #380 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM Sloan Canyon NCA and City of Henderson

Lots of switchbacks and very rocky

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

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Amargosa Trail Reports

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Jan 12, 2025 @ 4:15pm
Jan 12, 2025
 only 2.4 miles from McCulloch trail head to water tower, 1st 2 miles is super fun, beautiful views then hike a bike a few yards over boulders and...
Mar 25, 2022 @ 9:31am
Mar 25, 2022
Dec 14, 2021 @ 1:04pm
Dec 14, 2021
 Lots of trash, gravel and rocks strewn all over the trail, erosion from this summer pretty bad. a lot less fun than it used to be
May 10, 2021 @ 10:16am
May 10, 2021
 All clear of any construction debris.
Apr 30, 2021 @ 11:14am
Apr 30, 2021
 As others reported new home construction has made a mess of this trail in one area. In this area the desert area is littered with construction...
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on Jan 12, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 3.57 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to amargosa trailhead (36.006110, -114.997980)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      3.2 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 17%
      4 ★ 17%
      3 ★ 33%
      2 ★ 33%
      1 ★

      4 Reviews & Comments

      Mechead Mechead
      Makes me wonder who designed this trail. Requires numerous hike-a-bikes to get up steep loose rocky section.
      thebikeridez thebikeridez
      I’m not sure when, but someone’s changed this to a black diamond trail. It’s has been always listed as a blue and is a very popular trail. This trail is not difficult.
      Dnssnchz
      Not that great of a ride. It has downhill with some very loose big rocks. But it hardly has any flow. There are other trails to do in Vegas that are more enjoyable. Ive done this and crossed it off the the list, no reason to do it again.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Amargosa located?
      Amargosa 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 36.00611, -114.99798.
      ▼ How hard is Amargosa?
      Amargosa is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Amargosa?
      Amargosa has 246 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 616 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,008 ft to 2,570 ft.
      ▼ Is Amargosa a point to point trail?
      Amargosa is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Amargosa?
      Amargosa is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Amargosa?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Amargosa. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Amargosa? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Amargosa are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Amargosa?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Amargosa. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Amargosa?
      Amargosa is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 67 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 83 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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