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3,350 ft
Distance
240 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:10:37
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
00:10:37
Avg time
Foothill Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCarson City
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 33 miles average
6 Months
- 23 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- 93 rides
- Last: Jul 19, 2026
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Directions to foothill-trail trailhead
(39.204110, -119.788970)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Foothill Trail
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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