more stats
4,925 ft
Distance
110 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:09:17
Avg time
107 ft
Altitude change
5,103 ft
Altitude min
5,210 ft
Altitude max
5,103 ft
Altitude start
5,210 ft
Altitude end
2.2%
Grade
-4.6%
Grade max
14.1%
Grade min
2,943 ft
Distance climb
476 ft
Distance down
1,503 ft
Distance flat
00:09:17
Avg time

Newcomer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kershaw-Ryan State Park
    Caliente, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #9321 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #288 in E-Biking
    • #341323 in Trail Running
    • #328681 in Hiking
    • #29280 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #31 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #11 in E-Biking
    • #1,448 in Trail Running
    • #1,387 in Hiking
    • #98 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Kershaw Ryan State Park

Another fun beginner option at the ridgetop. This is a slightly shorter, non-technical connection between parking areas.

Tags
Ridgeline
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 17 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Jul 25, 2026 @ 6:19am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 25, 2026
Jul 13, 2026 @ 5:30am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 13, 2026
Jun 23, 2026 @ 6:05am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 23, 2026
 Riding good today!
Apr 8, 2026 @ 12:03pm (America/Phoenix)
Apr 8, 2026
 Decent connector to Redemption Loop
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on Jul 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Newcomer located?
      Newcomer is located in Kershaw-Ryan State Park, Caliente, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Kershaw-Ryan State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.59448, -114.50223.
      ▼ How hard is Newcomer?
      Newcomer is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Newcomer?
      Newcomer has 110 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,103 ft to 5,210 ft.
      ▼ Is Newcomer a point to point trail?
      Newcomer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Newcomer?
      Newcomer is 4,925 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Newcomer?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Newcomer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Newcomer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Newcomer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Newcomer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Newcomer. The trail is 4,925 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Newcomer?
      Newcomer is a very popular trail. There have been 89 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 110 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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