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2.8 miles
Distance
352 ft
Climb
-693 ft
Descent
00:45:17
Avg time
-341 ft
Altitude change
7,246 ft
Altitude min
7,887 ft
Altitude max
7,587 ft
Altitude start
7,247 ft
Altitude end
-2.3%
Grade
-31.6%
Grade max
44.4%
Grade min
3,753 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,847 ft
Distance flat
00:45:17
Avg time

Cave Springs Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cave Lake State Park
    Ely, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #136436 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #123004 in Trail Running
    • #113822 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #760 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #645 in Trail Running
    • #542 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Cave Springs Loop is a 3 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Ely Nevada. Highlights include a cave. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 45 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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Cave Springs Loop Trail Reports

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Mar 26, 2026 @ 8:44am (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 26, 2026
Mar 26, 2026 @ 8:41am (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 26, 2026
 test
May 25, 2024 @ 9:35am
May 25, 2024
Nov 15, 2023 @ 7:24pm
Nov 15, 2023
 Good to ride but conditions can change fast
Nov 1, 2023 @ 11:03pm
Nov 1, 2023
Rejected
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Status:
on Mar 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to cave-springs-loop trailhead (39.180680, -114.665140)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      3.0 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Paorton Paorton
      Thank you to whoever got rid of the downed tree.
      zijlstra zijlstra
      Rode up the road from our campsite at Lakeview campground. Beginning of trail is difficult to see, so keep an eye on the map. Had to walk first section of trail due to steepness and lots of babyhead rocks. Once at top it turns into rolling up and down before becoming straight downhill. Trail is very narrow and a little overgrown in parts. Some loose rock sections. Much of the trail has a narrow channel in the center where water runs off, which can be a bit tricky for riding. For the most part the trail is in the trees, so not very many views. There is big area for wild camping at the East end trailhead.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cave Springs Loop located?
      Cave Springs Loop is located in Cave Lake State Park, Ely, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Cave Lake State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.18068, -114.66514.
      ▼ How hard is Cave Springs Loop?
      Cave Springs Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cave Springs Loop?
      Cave Springs Loop has 352 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 693 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,246 ft to 7,887 ft.
      ▼ Is Cave Springs Loop a point to point trail?
      Cave Springs Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cave Springs Loop?
      Cave Springs Loop is 2.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cave Springs Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cave Springs Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cave Springs Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cave Springs Loop are:
      • April (2 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      • September (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Cave Springs Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cave Springs Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cave Springs Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 36 minutes to ride Cave Springs Loop. The trail is 2.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cave Springs Loop?
      Cave Springs Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 71 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 71 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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