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4,911 ft
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-440 ft
Descent
00:06:30
Avg time
-411 ft
Altitude change
7,948 ft
Altitude min
8,366 ft
Altitude max
8,359 ft
Altitude start
7,948 ft
Altitude end
-8.365%
Grade
-22.729%
Grade max
9.332%
Grade min
369 ft
Distance climb
4,386 ft
Distance down
156 ft
Distance flat
00:06:30
Avg time

Pixie Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Charleston
    Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #99906 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #244302 in Trail Running
    • #84974 in Hiking
    • #5185 in Dirtbiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Little jumps and some fun flow.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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Dec 18, 2023 @ 10:43am
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Nov 5, 2023 @ 9:04pm
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Oct 21, 2023 @ 9:02pm
Oct 21, 2023
All trails closed by USPS after Hurricane Hillary damage until further notice
Aug 13, 2022 @ 3:28pm
Aug 13, 2022
 Some washed out sections from recent rains. Great trail!
Jun 5, 2021 @ 8:54am
Jun 5, 2021
 It was my first time here, but the trail wasn't packed too well. Be careful on turns as you may wash out.
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on Dec 18, 2023
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Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
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        Directions to pixie trailhead (36.308150, -115.608210)
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        youtuber Mt Charleston July 4th 2023 3rd segment
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        2:16 | 49 | Jul 4, 2023 , Las Vegas
        Charleston Peak - Pixie Trail
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        4:57 | 254 | Aug 14, 2024 , Las Vegas
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        9:35 | 238 | Oct 28, 2021 , Las Vegas
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        1 Review & Comments

        Mechead Mechead
        Pixie is a fun, janky warm up from the North Loop Trailhead parking lot.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Pixie located?
        Pixie 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 36.30815, -115.60821.
        ▼ How hard is Pixie?
        Pixie is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.365%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pixie?
        Pixie has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 440 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,948 ft to 8,366 ft.
        ▼ Is Pixie a point to point trail?
        Pixie is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Pixie?
        Pixie is 4,911 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pixie?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Pixie. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Pixie? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pixie are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Pixie?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Pixie. The trail is 4,911 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Pixie?
        Pixie is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,171 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,173 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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