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1,883 ft
Distance
57 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:03:40
Avg time
35 ft
Altitude change
3,085 ft
Altitude min
3,143 ft
Altitude max
3,085 ft
Altitude start
3,120 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-11.5%
Grade max
9.4%
Grade min
1,411 ft
Distance climb
312 ft
Distance down
161 ft
Distance flat
00:03:40
Avg time

Mars Playground Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Rock - Bear’s Best
    Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47895 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101889 in Trail Running
    • #238944 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Mars Playground is a 1,883 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Las Vegas Nevada. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 57 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 577 rides
  • Last: Sep 3, 2026
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on Jan 31, 2026
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        Directions to mars-playground trailhead (36.082820, -115.350520)

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        1 Review & Comments

        metalheadmilo17 metalheadmilo17
        This was previously marked as goat, so in the goat area just use TF, not the markers

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mars Playground

        Where is Mars Playground located?
        Mars Playground 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 36.08282, -115.35052.
        How hard is Mars Playground?
        Mars Playground is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Mars Playground?
        Mars Playground has 57 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,085 ft to 3,143 ft.
        Is Mars Playground a point to point trail?
        Mars Playground is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Mars Playground?
        Mars Playground is 1,883 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Mars Playground?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Mars Playground. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Mars Playground?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mars Playground are:
        • February (80 activities)
        • November (45 activities)
        • January (41 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Mars Playground? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mars Playground are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Mars Playground?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Mars Playground. The trail is 1,883 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Mars Playground?
        Mars Playground is a very popular trail. There have been 3,920 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,958 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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