more stats
3,084 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-101 ft
Descent
00:05:37
Avg time
-68 ft
Altitude change
2,764 ft
Altitude min
2,863 ft
Altitude max
2,854 ft
Altitude start
2,785 ft
Altitude end
-2.2%
Grade
-17.6%
Grade max
13.2%
Grade min
659 ft
Distance climb
1,985 ft
Distance down
440 ft
Distance flat
00:05:37
Avg time

Nitro Waterfall Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sloan Canyon Trails
    Henderson, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #75062 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #142473 in Trail Running
    • #113591 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #394 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #789 in Trail Running
    • #541 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    BLM Sloan Canyon NCA and City of Henderson

Nice flowing trail that goes up and down, and offers some little rocks to launch off of. I had to back track a few times to hit some little kickers here and there.

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

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 52 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 399 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Nitro Waterfall Loop located?
      Nitro Waterfall Loop 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 Waterfall Loop?
      Nitro Waterfall Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Nitro Waterfall Loop?
      Nitro Waterfall Loop has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 101 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,764 ft to 2,863 ft.
      ▼ Is Nitro Waterfall Loop a point to point trail?
      Nitro Waterfall Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Nitro Waterfall Loop?
      Nitro Waterfall Loop is 3,084 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Nitro Waterfall Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Nitro Waterfall Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Nitro Waterfall Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Nitro Waterfall Loop are:
      • December (34 activities)
      • November (28 activities)
      • May (26 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Nitro Waterfall Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Nitro Waterfall Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Nitro Waterfall Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Nitro Waterfall Loop. The trail is 3,084 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Nitro Waterfall Loop?
      Nitro Waterfall Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,239 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,249 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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