more stats
1.8 miles
Distance
274 ft
Climb
-265 ft
Descent
00:12:13
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
7,344 ft
Altitude min
7,593 ft
Altitude max
7,366 ft
Altitude start
7,375 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-20.2%
Grade max
13.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3,839 ft
Distance down
456 ft
Distance flat
00:12:13
Avg time

NICA Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Charleston
    Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #142699 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #145232 in Trail Running
    • #289263 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #782 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #811 in Trail Running
    • #1,232 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    April - November
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

NICA Race Loop for 2019 Spring Season

Tags
Family friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 22, 2026
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NICA Loop Trail Reports

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Nov 5, 2023 @ 9:03pm
Nov 5, 2023
Oct 21, 2023 @ 9:02pm
Oct 21, 2023
All trails closed by USPS after Hurricane Hillary damage until further notice
Apr 28, 2023 @ 2:25am
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Apr 30, 2022 @ 9:38am
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May 3, 2021 @ 3:03pm
May 3, 2021
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on Nov 5, 2023
Avg: 4.17 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Sawmill NICA Loop
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      9:17 | 293 | May 7, 2021 , Las Vegas
      4.4 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
      5 ★ 60%
      4 ★ 20%
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      sdHRKo
      Most beginners should feel comfortable riding everything on this loop.
      ShutterandRide ShutterandRide
      My first official mountain biking trail and the uphill position definitely got me, but the downhill positions were so fun! Overall this trail was perfect as a beginner and served as a nice starting point to enjoy riding and get a feel for my bike and maneuvering it on the trail.
      Sokolovich
      Perfect loop to bring new riders on to build their confidence, smoother than most all other trails at Mt Charleston and easily lappable. Watch out for the horses/poop however!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is NICA Loop located?
      NICA Loop is located in Mt. Charleston, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Mt. Charleston trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.36054, -115.6393.
      ▼ How hard is NICA Loop?
      NICA Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for NICA Loop?
      NICA Loop has 274 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 265 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,344 ft to 7,593 ft.
      ▼ Is NICA Loop a point to point trail?
      NICA Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is NICA Loop?
      NICA Loop is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on NICA Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on NICA Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride NICA Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride NICA Loop are:
      • July (3 activities)
      • March (1 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access NICA Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to NICA Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride NICA Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride NICA Loop. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is NICA Loop?
      NICA Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 183 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 450 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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