more stats
2,589 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-269 ft
Descent
00:03:54
Avg time
-252 ft
Altitude change
2,956 ft
Altitude min
3,213 ft
Altitude max
3,213 ft
Altitude start
2,963 ft
Altitude end
-9.7%
Grade
-24%
Grade max
14.4%
Grade min
226 ft
Distance climb
2,205 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:03:54
Avg time

Nitro CirKus Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sloan Canyon Trails
    Henderson, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #6138 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    BLM Sloan Canyon NCA and City of Henderson

Fast and flowy with lots of berms, drops and jumps

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 107 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2026
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on Mar 1, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 4.53 (7 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      dirtgomer dirtgomer
      Really fun. Some great roller coaster features
      Deanofmean
      Love the Nitro CirKus trail. Nice berms that that let you flow. Nice drop leading to a sweet floaty jump. My only complaint is access. Not a fan of the technical ascents to reach this trail. I wish they had a better connector trail!
      cacheman
      Great trail, super fast and flowy with some loose and rowdy sections mixed in! Having accessed from both sides would recommend accessing via the Watchtower side, much more enjoyable ride.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nitro CirKus located?
      Nitro CirKus 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 35.9692, -115.02654.
      ▼ How hard is Nitro CirKus?
      Nitro CirKus is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nitro CirKus?
      Nitro CirKus has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 269 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,956 ft to 3,213 ft.
      ▼ Is Nitro CirKus a point to point trail?
      Yes, Nitro CirKus is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Nitro CirKus?
      Nitro CirKus is 2,589 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nitro CirKus?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Nitro CirKus. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Nitro CirKus? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nitro CirKus are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nitro CirKus?
      The estimated time to ride Nitro CirKus is approximately 4 minutes. The trail is 2,589 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Nitro CirKus?
      Nitro CirKus is a moderately popular trail. There have been 579 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 583 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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