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1.5 miles
Distance
51 ft
Climb
-398 ft
Descent
00:11:50
Avg time
-347 ft
Altitude change
3,014 ft
Altitude min
3,372 ft
Altitude max
3,360 ft
Altitude start
3,014 ft
Altitude end
-4.258%
Grade
-22.986%
Grade max
12.407%
Grade min
1,653 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
715 ft
Distance flat
00:11:50
Avg time

Bipolar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Southwest Ridge
    Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #26793 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129163 in Trail Running
    • #122184 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2015

This trail starts off of Menny Thanks and heads down another finger. Starts out mellow and flowy but gets rowdier as you continue down. It's mostly an intermediate trail however there a number of large rock drops with the end of the trail having a long succession of drops. There are alternate ride around options for most of the larger drops.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Trail Supporters
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    BLM
    Land Manager

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13.5 km average
6 Months
  • 27 rides
  • 14.8 km avg distance
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  • 506 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Bipolar Trail Reports

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Sep 5, 2026 @ 7:18am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 5, 2026
A bit dry, but very clean.. running great!
Mar 5, 2026 @ 5:31pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 5, 2026
Trail is running great, drops are good, singletrack is clear, the chute at the end is pretty much perfect. My new favorite Vegas trail!
Mar 4, 2026 @ 11:35am (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 4, 2026
Classic Southern NV dirt and rock
Nov 30, 2025 @ 1:48pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 30, 2025
Dec 21, 2024 @ 11:01am
Dec 21, 2024
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on Sep 5, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.7 (27 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to bipolar trailhead (36.052681, -115.325621)

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      Routes with this trail

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      8 Reviews & Comments

      bdub5696 bdub5696
      First time climbing Bipolar. The beginning was a little rough, but it mellows out after a bit.
      JamesjjJdwU
      Most exciting trail I've ridden. As long your comfortable with small drops its not difficult for a black. It is easy to lose the trail at the start, good to have an idea of the trail going in.
      cmanser
      Pretty gamer trail if I do say so myself. Luckily I’m not bipolar instead I’m biwinning

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Bipolar located?
      Bipolar is located in Southwest Ridge, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Southwest Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.05268, -115.32562.
      How hard is Bipolar?
      Bipolar is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.258%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      What is the elevation gain for Bipolar?
      Bipolar has 51 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 398 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,014 ft to 3,372 ft.
      Is Bipolar a point to point trail?
      Bipolar is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Bipolar?
      Bipolar is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Bipolar?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bipolar. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Bipolar?
      Bipolar is best visited during: All year.
      How do I access Bipolar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bipolar are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Bipolar?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Bipolar. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Bipolar?
      Bipolar is a very popular trail. There have been 2,903 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,855 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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