more stats
3,980 ft
Distance
419 ft
Climb
00:11:42
Avg time
419 ft
Altitude change
5,441 ft
Altitude min
5,861 ft
Altitude max
5,441 ft
Altitude start
5,860 ft
Altitude end
10.5%
Grade
1.4%
Grade max
59.6%
Grade min
3,927 ft
Distance climb
00:11:42
Avg time

Cold Canyon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Caughlin Ranch
    Reno, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #130685 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73505 in E-Biking
    • #144349 in Trail Running
    • #130489 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #731 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #264 in E-Biking
    • #805 in Trail Running
    • #659 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    April-November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Stereotypical Nevada trail. May have been created with a weed whacker, and might actually be intended for runners or horses. Could be heaps better with some decent trail work.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Canyon
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 29 rides
  • Last: May 30, 2026
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Cold Canyon Trail Reports

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May 9, 2022 @ 8:46pm
May 9, 2022
 Perfect conditions...someone spent a little while clearing many loose rocks.
Jan 24, 2021 @ 11:12pm
Jan 24, 2021
 my favorite trail but it’s sketchy on a hard tail and no dropper. Don’t anyone change it, just ride it more. Let it happen organically.
May 2, 2019 @ 11:52am
May 2, 2019
 Lotsa trees down, some mucky spots and pretty loose chunks on the hill sides.
Oct 12, 2018 @ 2:25pm
Oct 12, 2018
 Trees across trail at bottom. Could be a decent ride with ~1/2 day of trail work.
May 18, 2018 @ 3:00pm
May 18, 2018
 Multiple trees across the trail
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Status:
on May 9, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Reno233
      Just a heads up, this is designed to be a downhill trail. There are ladders over logs and some steep switchbacks up top.
      deeznutzfoshomtb deeznutzfoshomtb
      Amazing trail! Little muddy in spots and some sketch here and there. Love the wooden bridges over the fallen trees, except one fallen tree you have to hop or dismount. Very beautiful ride
      BensonJosh
      It’s a ok trail and has some fun latter tech, with loose rock

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cold Canyon located?
      Cold Canyon is located in Caughlin Ranch, Reno, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Caughlin Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.47154, -119.85739.
      ▼ How hard is Cold Canyon?
      Cold Canyon is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cold Canyon?
      Cold Canyon has 419 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,441 ft to 5,861 ft.
      ▼ Is Cold Canyon a point to point trail?
      Cold Canyon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cold Canyon?
      Cold Canyon is 3,980 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cold Canyon?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cold Canyon. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cold Canyon?
      Cold Canyon is best visited during: April-November.
      ▼ How do I access Cold Canyon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cold Canyon are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cold Canyon?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Cold Canyon. The trail is 3,980 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cold Canyon?
      Cold Canyon is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 211 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 196 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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