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1.3 miles
Distance
213 ft
Climb
-112 ft
Descent
00:16:04
Avg time
101 ft
Altitude change
4,382 ft
Altitude min
4,552 ft
Altitude max
4,451 ft
Altitude start
4,552 ft
Altitude end
1.471%
Grade
-20.474%
Grade max
18.922%
Grade min
4,216 ft
Distance climb
2,040 ft
Distance down
637 ft
Distance flat
00:16:04
Avg time

First Finger Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Rock - Cowboy Trails
    Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #118461 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #136711 in Trail Running
    • #138246 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #659 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #736 in Trail Running
    • #712 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Riding clockwise - Short, gradual decent. Once heading southeast you start the climb back up. Easy, rocky beginning ending with a few tight, steep switchbacks that require some strong legs and balance.

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First Finger Trail Reports

Status:
on Nov 25, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.42 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to first-finger trailhead (36.099800, -115.413220)

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      Feb 21, 2015 @ 1:44pm
      Feb 21, 2015

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Caitjenks Caitjenks
      Desperately needs maintenance. Abundant cactus are encroaching into the trail.
      dcphoto202
      Easy continuation from Fossil Canyon or Cat in the Hat, with great views and lots of barrel cactus, Mojave Yucca, Joshua Trees.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is First Finger located?
      First Finger is located in Red Rock - Cowboy Trails, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Red Rock - Cowboy Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.0998, -115.41322.
      ▼ How hard is First Finger?
      First Finger is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.471%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for First Finger?
      First Finger has 213 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 112 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,382 ft to 4,552 ft.
      ▼ Is First Finger a point to point trail?
      First Finger is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is First Finger?
      First Finger is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on First Finger?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on First Finger. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access First Finger? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to First Finger are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride First Finger?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride First Finger. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is First Finger?
      First Finger is a moderately popular trail. There have been 979 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 957 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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