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1.2 miles
Distance
129 ft
Climb
-127 ft
Descent
00:16:35
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
3,276 ft
Altitude min
3,401 ft
Altitude max
3,281 ft
Altitude start
3,284 ft
Altitude end
-15.1%
Grade max
27%
Grade min
2,874 ft
Distance climb
2,615 ft
Distance down
955 ft
Distance flat
00:16:35
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Flagpole Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Southwest Ridge
    Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104467 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #134838 in Trail Running
    • #128451 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This loop provides a great view of the neighborhood below and the downtown skyline. The south edge is a great little climb up the sharp rocks with some little technical sections to maneuver.

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 3, 2026
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Flagpole Trail Reports

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May 27, 2026 @ 7:28pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 27, 2026
Absolutely worth climbing up nice curves. Once you get to the top of nice curves, take a right to get the scenic downhill
Jan 12, 2026 @ 10:49pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 12, 2026
This is my favorite trail, like of all time. Permagrin also, just wish both these trails were longer. At least you can do laps with this one
Oct 30, 2025 @ 12:49pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 30, 2025
Absolutely worth doing nice curves, the view is incredible. This should be a black tho. The exposure, the techiness, it’s fun tho
Jan 6, 2022 @ 9:22am
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Feb 2, 2021 @ 1:02pm
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        Directions to flagpole trailhead (36.086110, -115.336830)
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        6:42 | 211 | May 22, 2024 , Las Vegas
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        2:41 | 260 | May 5, 2023 , Las Vegas
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        3:59 | 209 | Oct 13, 2019 , Las Vegas

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        Routes with this trail

        32
        Steves Flagpole Loop
        ★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 491 ft • 8 •
        Nice warmup with TK heading up to the "spaghetti bowl", then up nice curves for a good climb to the...
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        Twelve Miles @ Bear's Best
        12 miles • 1,247 ft • 23 •
        12 miles of mostly "blue" singletrack in the Bear's Best trail system
        4.8 ★★★★★
        8 Ratings
        5 ★ 88%
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        3 ★ 13%
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        1 ★

        3 Reviews & Comments

        metalheadmilo17 metalheadmilo17
        This trail is phenomenal. Absolutely worth the hell nice curves puts you through. One of the best views of Vegas, from a surprisingly short mountain. Honestly kind of beats la guapi’s view and even the muffin rock on bomb voyage. It’s not even that hard to get to
        wfscot
        Awesome trail! We combined this with Benchmark, Nice Curves, and Lower Flagpole to make a great loop from the dam. Flagpole was definitely the highlight. Amazing views along the ridge, some fun rock gardens, and a couple great drops (going CCW). Highly recommended!

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Flagpole located?
        Flagpole is located in Southwest Ridge, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Southwest Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.08611, -115.33683.
        ▼ How hard is Flagpole?
        Flagpole is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flagpole?
        Flagpole has 129 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 127 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,276 ft to 3,401 ft.
        ▼ Is Flagpole a point to point trail?
        Flagpole is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Flagpole?
        Flagpole is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flagpole?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Flagpole. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Flagpole?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Flagpole are:
        • January (2 activities)
        • June (2 activities)
        • December (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Flagpole? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flagpole are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Flagpole?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Flagpole. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Flagpole?
        Flagpole is a moderately popular trail. There have been 283 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 294 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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