1.9 miles
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-1,111 ft
Descent
00:16:23
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Genoa Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Genoa Trail System
    Genoa, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    April-November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #12830 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90806 in Trail Running
    • #18026 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    U.S. Forest Service

This is a 2-mile section of the overall Genoa Loop. Though the trail is only slightly steeper in some locations, it is the extreme drop-offs and very tight switchbacks that make this section goose bumpy. Excellent views. Horses and bikes not advised. Know your skill level.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Genoa Loop multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -1,077 ft
  • Altitude min
    4,927 ft
  • Altitude max
    6,004 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,004 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,928 ft
  • Grade
    -10.6%
  • Grade max
    -41%
  • Grade min
    14.9%
  • Distance climb
    925 ft
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    604 ft
  • Avg time
    00:16:23
  • Avg reverse time
    00:36:01
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on Jan 18, 2025
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      Genoa Loop Trail Reports

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      Jan 18, 2025 @ 4:02pm
      Jan 18, 2025
      Apr 12, 2021 @ 8:03am
      Apr 12, 2021
      Aug 30, 2020 @ 9:34am
      Aug 30, 2020
      		 Corners arnt too blown out
      Jun 8, 2019 @ 5:23am
      Jun 8, 2019
      		 Windy day, going up!
      May 14, 2019 @ 5:15pm
      May 14, 2019
      		 Runner here. No snow or mud. Several hikers.
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 1 rides
      • 7 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 2 rides
      • 23 miles avg distance
      All
      • 27 rides
      • Last: Jun 20, 2025

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