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4.2 miles
Distance
621 ft
Climb
-587 ft
Descent
01:18:15
Avg time
34 ft
Altitude change
6,568 ft
Altitude min
6,947 ft
Altitude max
6,751 ft
Altitude start
6,785 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-38.3%
Grade max
27.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,018 ft
Distance flat
01:18:15
Avg time

Mine Shaft Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sacramento Pass
    Ely, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #107054 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #341158 in Trail Running
    • #313770 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #596 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #1,447 in Trail Running
    • #1,325 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May - October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    BLM

The Mine Shaft loop is the longest section of the Sacramento Pass trail system. It is a mix of rock and dirt, with a few tight spots and difficult switchbacks. It is generally ridden clockwise, but can be used in either direction.

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Mine Shaft Loop Trail Reports

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Nov 15, 2023 @ 7:23pm
Nov 15, 2023
 Good to ride but conditions can change fast.
Nov 15, 2023 @ 7:22pm
Nov 15, 2023
Oct 17, 2023 @ 9:43pm
Oct 17, 2023
 Great Conditions
Sep 19, 2023 @ 8:28am
Sep 19, 2023
 CCW is probably more fun, since you'll be climbing the road section.
Oct 30, 2022 @ 4:27pm
Oct 30, 2022
 Good trail with some fairly challenging chunky bits, probably more advanced than intermediate. Agree might be more fun CCW.
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on Nov 15, 2023
Variable
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      nick1983
      This trail is much better suited to hiking than riding. Nice scenery but very technical.
      Fco2
      Agree with others this is more of a black trail. Technical climb and super hot. Very pretty and I’d recommend.
      MicahS24
      Real technical and rocky, should be labeled as a black trail definitely not a blue. But, if you like sketchy, slow, and techy this trail is it.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mine Shaft Loop located?
      Mine Shaft Loop is located in Sacramento Pass, Ely, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Sacramento Pass trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.11693, -114.29565.
      ▼ How hard is Mine Shaft Loop?
      Mine Shaft Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mine Shaft Loop?
      Mine Shaft Loop has 621 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 587 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,568 ft to 6,947 ft.
      ▼ How long is Mine Shaft Loop?
      Mine Shaft Loop is 4.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mine Shaft Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mine Shaft Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mine Shaft Loop?
      Mine Shaft Loop is best visited during: May - October.
      ▼ How do I access Mine Shaft Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mine Shaft Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mine Shaft Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 18 minutes to ride Mine Shaft Loop. The trail is 4.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mine Shaft Loop?
      Mine Shaft Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 63 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 113 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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