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1,940 ft
Distance
73 ft
Climb
-125 ft
Descent
00:05:23
Avg time
-52 ft
Altitude change
5,171 ft
Altitude min
5,283 ft
Altitude max
5,278 ft
Altitude start
5,226 ft
Altitude end
-63.215%
Grade max
29.935%
Grade min
660 ft
Distance climb
743 ft
Distance down
536 ft
Distance flat
00:05:23
Avg time

Expert Option Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Spanish Springs Trails
    Spanish Springs, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #169744 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39465 in E-Biking
    • #237405 in Trail Running
    • #259694 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    April-December
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Extremely technical and exposed optional line. Even experienced riders may have to walk sections of this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Expert Option

        ▼ Where is Expert Option located?
        Expert Option is located in Spanish Springs Trails, Spanish Springs, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Spanish Springs Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.57872, -119.67203.
        ▼ How hard is Expert Option?
        Expert Option is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Expert Option?
        Expert Option has 73 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 125 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,171 ft to 5,283 ft.
        ▼ Is Expert Option a point to point trail?
        Expert Option is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Expert Option?
        Expert Option is 1,940 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Expert Option?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Expert Option. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Expert Option?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Expert Option are:
        • October (2 activities)
        • November (1 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Expert Option? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Expert Option are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Expert Option?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Expert Option. The trail is 1,940 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Expert Option?
        Expert Option is a moderately popular trail. There have been 60 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 64 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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