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2.3 miles
Distance
90 ft
Climb
-107 ft
Descent
00:14:04
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
2,606 ft
Altitude min
2,689 ft
Altitude max
2,631 ft
Altitude start
2,615 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-8%
Grade max
8.2%
Grade min
4,009 ft
Distance climb
4,741 ft
Distance down
3,652 ft
Distance flat
00:14:04
Avg time

Baking Powder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Union Trails
    Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #89654 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130656 in Trail Running
    • #299368 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #482 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #700 in Trail Running
    • #1,284 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Pure XC flat and easy. Very little if any elevation change. A couple dips through some small washes, but otherwise dead flat.

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  • 3 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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Baking Powder Trail Reports

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Oct 13, 2026 @ 9:24am (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 13, 2026
 So grateful for the people who used rocks to help us, out of towners, navigate our way, but sad to see all the illegal dumping out there. No mud...
Oct 20, 2022 @ 10:13am
Oct 20, 2022
 It’s been many months for me since riding this trail and it seems rockier, dustier and more blown out than before.
Oct 1, 2022 @ 7:37am
Oct 1, 2022
Mar 4, 2022 @ 7:24am
Mar 4, 2022
Feb 19, 2022 @ 7:59am
Feb 19, 2022
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Status:
on Oct 13, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.42 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      This is a great trail to take someone new to mountain biking

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Baking Powder located?
      Baking Powder is located in Union Trails, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Union Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.97848, -115.2363.
      ▼ How hard is Baking Powder?
      Baking Powder is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Baking Powder?
      Baking Powder has 90 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 107 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,606 ft to 2,689 ft.
      ▼ Is Baking Powder a point to point trail?
      Baking Powder is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Baking Powder?
      Baking Powder is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Baking Powder?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Baking Powder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Baking Powder?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Baking Powder are:
      • May (5 activities)
      • December (4 activities)
      • January (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Baking Powder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Baking Powder are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Baking Powder?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Baking Powder. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Baking Powder?
      Baking Powder is a moderately popular trail. There have been 694 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 788 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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