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1.3 miles
Distance
347 ft
Climb
-148 ft
Descent
00:20:35
Avg time
199 ft
Altitude change
4,867 ft
Altitude min
5,109 ft
Altitude max
4,867 ft
Altitude start
5,067 ft
Altitude end
2.844%
Grade
-30.44%
Grade max
23.929%
Grade min
4,300 ft
Distance climb
2,056 ft
Distance down
631 ft
Distance flat
00:20:35
Avg time

Parallel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Barnes Canyon
    Caliente, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #105280 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #66601 in E-Biking
    • #348419 in Trail Running
    • #369387 in Hiking
    • #11406 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #586 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #253 in E-Biking
    • #1,491 in Trail Running
    • #1,531 in Hiking
    • #34 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM

This is a continuation of the Primer which currently terminates at the access road further up the canyon. There are a few technical features but they have bypasses.

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Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 38 rides
  • Last: May 18, 2026
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Parallel Trail Reports

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Sep 17, 2023 @ 3:37am
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Jul 4, 2022 @ 5:45am
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Feb 7, 2022 @ 11:42am
Feb 7, 2022
 Very dry loose soil on a lot of this trail, caution advised, other wise very fun
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on Sep 17, 2023
Dry
Avg: 3.9 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      10:34 | 429 | Apr 19, 2021 , Caliente

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      fatbottomgirl
      We basically rode a cw loop on the outermost trails, beginning with the Mongoose trail. The trails on the north side were good. These trails were very rideable. But the south side trails were sloughed in with dirt and many large rocks, causing us to dismount many times. We'd recommend riding Mongoose, More mongoose and perhaps Boars head. This is a beautiful area with lots of potential, but some trail maintenance, or possibly moving part of a few trails,
      would be beneficial.
      trikeflyer trikeflyer
      I hate to sound like a whiner but most of the trails here are pretty much unrideable they need to be widened due to Sloughing of sand and rocks over the winter. I rode all of them having to dismount over and over due to deep gravel or rocks . Other than than great trails beautifull area
      Oldfox1996
      Tough climb but overall trail in good condition.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Parallel located?
      Parallel is located in Barnes Canyon, Caliente, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Barnes Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.5976, -114.44179.
      ▼ How hard is Parallel?
      Parallel is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.844%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Parallel?
      Parallel has 347 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 148 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,867 ft to 5,109 ft.
      ▼ Is Parallel a point to point trail?
      Parallel is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Parallel?
      Parallel is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Parallel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Parallel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Parallel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Parallel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Parallel?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Parallel. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Parallel?
      Parallel is a moderately popular trail. There have been 146 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 145 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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