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3,022 ft
Distance
137 ft
Climb
-78 ft
Descent
00:06:28
Avg time
59 ft
Altitude change
2,836 ft
Altitude min
2,913 ft
Altitude max
2,854 ft
Altitude start
2,913 ft
Altitude end
1.966%
Grade
-15.859%
Grade max
19.343%
Grade min
1,644 ft
Distance climb
1,030 ft
Distance down
349 ft
Distance flat
00:06:28
Avg time

Nitro Backside Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sloan Canyon Trails
    Henderson, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #41296 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26505 in Trail Running
    • #45043 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM Sloan Canyon NCA and City of Henderson

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AI Generated Description

Nitro Backside is a highly rated 3,022 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Henderson Nevada. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 110 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,461 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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on Aug 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      11
      McCullough Trails 3
      ★ 4.0 • 7 miles • 808 ft • 5 •
      601 to down to to to to to then return to parking lot on Nitro Bench.
      94
      601-NitroBS-Flow-701-606-Big Loop
      ★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 1,431 ft • 23 • Loop •
      Fun, flow, and a good workout. I ride this CCW. From the parking lot and the McCullough trail ... you're...
      24
      Mccullough Trails 2
      10 miles • 1,014 ft • 6 • Loop •
      Fun loop using to and back
      4.2 ★★★★★
      11 Ratings
      5 ★ 27%
      4 ★ 64%
      3 ★ 9%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      2 Reviews & Comments

      LeviticusJames LeviticusJames
      Thank you to whomever did some trail maintenance recently!!
      Phillk6751
      This one seems like it's meant to be taken clockwise. There's a pretty big drop about 5-6' and the ride around is pretty steep and off camber. The drop if I remember correctly is near the top of the hill after the sign that points in 2 directions one says "back side of the mountain". There's a few gnarly roller coasters. Trail is blue with exception of the drop. No real exposure on this trail only perceived.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nitro Backside located?
      Nitro Backside is located in Sloan Canyon Trails, Henderson, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Sloan Canyon Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.97568, -115.01296.
      ▼ How hard is Nitro Backside?
      Nitro Backside is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.966%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nitro Backside?
      Nitro Backside has 137 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 78 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,836 ft to 2,913 ft.
      ▼ Is Nitro Backside a point to point trail?
      Nitro Backside is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Nitro Backside?
      Nitro Backside is 3,022 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nitro Backside?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nitro Backside. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Nitro Backside?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Nitro Backside are:
      • May (77 activities)
      • October (75 activities)
      • April (73 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Nitro Backside? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nitro Backside are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nitro Backside?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Nitro Backside. The trail is 3,022 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nitro Backside?
      Nitro Backside is a very popular trail. There have been 6,434 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,464 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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