7.2 miles
Distance
1,234 ft
Climb
-723 ft
Descent
01:08:54
Avg time
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Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ash Canyon
    Carson City, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May-November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Global Ranking
    #4213 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #44591 in Trail Running
    • #30263 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking

Very nicely built trail, with consistent grade and great views. Some small rock features and discrete jumps exist, but this trail has been designed to be appealing for all ability levels -so don't expect any gnar. Great climb in either direction, though the northern section to Ash Canyon is usually the preferred downhill direction for most folks.

Note that this is a non-motorized trail. E-Bikes ARE NOT ALLOWED.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Ash Canyon to Kings Canyon Trail mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    509 ft
  • Altitude min
    5,553 ft
  • Altitude max
    6,703 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,563 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,073 ft
  • Grade
    1.3%
  • Grade max
    -43%
  • Grade min
    25%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,035 ft
  • Avg time
    01:08:54
  • Avg reverse time
    01:15:44
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Snow Cover Partial
Avg: 4.57 (22 votes)
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      Dec 10, 2024 @ 11:36am
      Dec 10, 2024
      		 Running almost perfect, icy sections will catch you out in the shaded north facing portions but otherwise all good on the way up ash canyon side.
      Nov 17, 2024 @ 12:44pm
      Nov 17, 2024
      May 27, 2024 @ 3:33am
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      May 9, 2024 @ 5:26am
      May 9, 2024
      May 2, 2024 @ 7:05pm
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 3 rides
      • 22 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 16 rides
      • 19 miles avg distance
      All
      • 314 rides
      • Last: Apr 22, 2025

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