more stats
2.0 miles
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-621 ft
Descent
00:12:18
Avg time
-620 ft
Altitude change
5,737 ft
Altitude min
6,357 ft
Altitude max
6,356 ft
Altitude start
5,738 ft
Altitude end
-5.8%
Grade
-30.7%
Grade max
2.1%
Grade min
240 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
709 ft
Distance flat
00:12:18
Avg time

Bacon Strip Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Peavine Mountain
    Reno, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #55698 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3823 in E-Biking
    • #125676 in Trail Running
    • #134099 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #271 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #32 in E-Biking
    • #662 in Trail Running
    • #688 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    April-November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Smooth, fun, and super cruisy.

Tags
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 118 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 886 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Bacon Strip Trail Reports

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on Aug 1, 2025
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Avg: 3.93 (10 votes)
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      Directions to bacon-strip trailhead (39.575230, -119.885040)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bacon Strip located?
      Bacon Strip is located in Peavine Mountain, Reno, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Peavine Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.57523, -119.88504.
      ▼ How hard is Bacon Strip?
      Bacon Strip is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bacon Strip?
      Bacon Strip has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 621 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,737 ft to 6,357 ft.
      ▼ Is Bacon Strip a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bacon Strip is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bacon Strip?
      Bacon Strip is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bacon Strip?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bacon Strip. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bacon Strip?
      Bacon Strip is best visited during: April-November.
      ▼ How do I access Bacon Strip? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bacon Strip are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bacon Strip?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Bacon Strip. 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 Bacon Strip?
      Bacon Strip is a very popular trail. There have been 3,777 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,958 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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