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3.2 miles
Distance
624 ft
Climb
-365 ft
Descent
00:57:05
Avg time
259 ft
Altitude change
5,755 ft
Altitude min
6,168 ft
Altitude max
5,755 ft
Altitude start
6,014 ft
Altitude end
1.5%
Grade
-30.7%
Grade max
38.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,512 ft
Distance flat
00:57:05
Avg time

Genoa Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Genoa Trail System
    Genoa, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #110739 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104031 in Trail Running
    • #128672 in Hiking
    • #20169 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #623 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #539 in Trail Running
    • #636 in Hiking
    • #191 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    April-November
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2012
  • Land Owner
    U.S. Forest Service

This part of the Genoa Loop goes between the last upper switchback in Genoa Canyon and the Sierra Canyon Trail.

Tags
Family friendly
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 56 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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Genoa Loop Trail Reports

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Apr 9, 2026 @ 8:11am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 9, 2026
 Trail is optimal. Predicting rain/snow this weekend so conditions are subject to change.
Jan 18, 2025 @ 4:02pm
Jan 18, 2025
 Some snow patches, mostly clear
Feb 24, 2024 @ 2:56pm
Feb 24, 2024
 Some snow on the north-facing sections. Most non-north-facing aspects are all clear and in great condition.
May 8, 2021 @ 10:20am
May 8, 2021
Apr 23, 2020 @ 3:09pm
Apr 23, 2020
 Perfect conditions
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Status:
on Apr 9, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      mimirenee1243 mimirenee1243
      Partially completed as a connector between Genoa falls and the Lower Sierra Canyon trail. Felt flat. Sandy and sunny.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Genoa Loop located?
      Genoa Loop is located in Genoa Trail System, Genoa, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Genoa Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.02069, -119.85933.
      ▼ How hard is Genoa Loop?
      Genoa Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Genoa Loop?
      Genoa Loop has 624 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 365 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,755 ft to 6,168 ft.
      ▼ Is Genoa Loop a point to point trail?
      Genoa Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Genoa Loop?
      Genoa Loop is 3.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Genoa Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Genoa Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Genoa Loop?
      Genoa Loop is best visited during: April-November.
      ▼ How do I access Genoa Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Genoa Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Genoa Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 58 minutes to ride Genoa Loop. The trail is 3.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Genoa Loop?
      Genoa Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 281 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 292 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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