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2.2 miles
Distance
474 ft
Climb
-342 ft
Descent
00:26:37
Avg time
132 ft
Altitude change
3,126 ft
Altitude min
3,567 ft
Altitude max
3,126 ft
Altitude start
3,257 ft
Altitude end
1.11%
Grade
-14.719%
Grade max
24.911%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,229 ft
Distance down
1,207 ft
Distance flat
00:26:37
Avg time

Gnarley Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Rock - Bear’s Best
    Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #84305 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11732 in E-Biking
    • #126735 in Trail Running
    • #114453 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #449 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #65 in E-Biking
    • #674 in Trail Running
    • #550 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Skinny

If you start on the north end and climb heading southwest this is a moderate climb with a few rocky and technical sections. The downhill flows nicely with some technical sections and drops. Do not crash, there is cactus ever where; I guess just like the rest of Southern Nevada. Beginners should stay away from this trail, it will push their limits, but everyone else should be able to ride it. Great views from the top.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 1,134 rides
  • Last: Sep 28, 2026
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Gnarley Trail Reports

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Feb 12, 2026 @ 10:07am (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 12, 2026
Nov 4, 2025 @ 6:52am (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 4, 2025
When you get to the part where you can do C-den, or gnarley connect, just stay straight, I almost did C-den, because I thought you needed to turn
Oct 30, 2025 @ 12:52pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 30, 2025
First part before it loops around and goes to yellow, is hard, but then it’s just gnarley downhill
Mar 20, 2025 @ 11:03am
Mar 20, 2025
I thought it was in pretty good condition considering the heavy rains over the past few years and very little (or no) trail maintenance. I’d do...
Feb 5, 2025 @ 10:49am
Feb 5, 2025
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on Feb 12, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.41 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to gnarley trailhead (36.108060, -115.358570)

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      metalheadmilo17 metalheadmilo17
      It’s seriously retarded the climb. Bro, straight up for 1.5 ish miles like 500 ft climb? No bro. A lot of the upper trails suck, this is one of them IMO.
      dipndabs
      Terrible conditions right now. Not worth the hassle to get to Yellow H from here.
      davidsoutside davidsoutside
      This trail is pure baby heads and a rut now. Deeply unfun, up or down.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gnarley located?
      Gnarley is located in Red Rock - Bear’s Best, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Red Rock - Bear’s Best trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.10806, -115.35857.
      ▼ How hard is Gnarley?
      Gnarley is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.11%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gnarley?
      Gnarley has 474 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 342 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,126 ft to 3,567 ft.
      ▼ Is Gnarley a point to point trail?
      Gnarley is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gnarley?
      Gnarley is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gnarley?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gnarley. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gnarley? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gnarley are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gnarley?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride Gnarley. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gnarley?
      Gnarley is a very popular trail. There have been 4,681 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,582 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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