3.7 miles
Distance
109 ft
Climb
-895 ft
Descent
00:21:13
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Cahill Canyon Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Austin
    , Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #89933 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking

The best part of Austin's ride #2, the Cahill Canyon Trail is surprisingly better than it would sound. Its an overgrown double-track that is essentially maintained by cattle, but has some fun dips, brush ducks, and a few creek crossings.

At the bottom of the canyon, follow the signs for #2 and veer left onto another double-track. At another slight intersection, make sure to go right (unmarked) to get to the highway.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Cahill Canyon Trail mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -786 ft
  • Altitude min
    6,893 ft
  • Altitude max
    7,747 ft
  • Altitude start
    7,747 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,961 ft
  • Grade
    -3.985%
  • Grade max
    -17.765%
  • Grade min
    9.641%
  • Distance climb
    2,996 ft
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    862 ft
  • Avg time
    00:21:13
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on Oct 25, 2024
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      Oct 25, 2024 @ 9:24am
      Oct 25, 2024
      Jun 19, 2022 @ 3:53pm
      Jun 19, 2022
      		 overgrown and at spots requiring a hike-a-bike to regain the trail. Needs a trail day.
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