more stats
3,350 ft
Distance
240 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:09:08
Avg time
226 ft
Altitude change
4,873 ft
Altitude min
5,099 ft
Altitude max
4,873 ft
Altitude start
5,099 ft
Altitude end
6.738%
Grade
-15.115%
Grade max
22.549%
Grade min
2,712 ft
Distance climb
293 ft
Distance down
346 ft
Distance flat
00:09:08
Avg time

Foothill Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carson City
    , Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #188912 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #112169 in Trail Running
    • #120584 in Hiking
    • #11797 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #887 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #588 in Trail Running
    • #584 in Hiking
    • #36 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This short out-and-back is a fun little connector between the parking lot behind Carson Tahoe Hospital and the V&T Trail. While generally non-technical it does have a couple of switchbacks, short bridges, and the soil can be loose and sandy when it dries out.

Tags
BridgesSandy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 21.0 km average
6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 16.0 km avg distance
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  • 102 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Foothill Trail Trail Reports

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Apr 1, 2023 @ 1:18am
Apr 1, 2023
Nov 5, 2022 @ 9:22am
Nov 5, 2022
 Perfect ridding conditions!!!
May 6, 2022 @ 8:33am
May 6, 2022
 Absolutely perfect!!!
Feb 27, 2022 @ 2:19pm
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Feb 6, 2022 @ 2:25pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Foothill Trail located?
      Foothill Trail is located in Carson City, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Carson City trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.20411, -119.78897.
      ▼ How hard is Foothill Trail?
      Foothill Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.738%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Foothill Trail?
      Foothill Trail has 240 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,873 ft to 5,099 ft.
      ▼ Is Foothill Trail a point to point trail?
      Foothill Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Foothill Trail?
      Foothill Trail is 3,350 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Foothill Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Foothill Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Foothill Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Foothill Trail are:
      • May (10 activities)
      • January (7 activities)
      • April (7 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Foothill Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Foothill Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Foothill Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Foothill Trail. The trail is 3,350 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Foothill Trail?
      Foothill Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 727 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,049 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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