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9.3 miles
Distance
705 ft
Climb
-707 ft
Descent
01:51:18
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
3,861 ft
Altitude min
4,564 ft
Altitude max
3,863 ft
Altitude start
3,862 ft
Altitude end
-20.4%
Grade max
13.2%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2,500 ft
Distance flat
01:51:18
Avg time
Plutonium Ridge Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTransvaal Flats
Beatty, Nevada -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Year Opened2015
Easy climb up through the alluvial fan and wash. Great view of the area at the top and then a very fun flowy downhill back to where you started.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 13 rides
- Last: Aug 21, 2026
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therealslimshaky
excellent trail that feels like it goes forever. the gradient of the climbing and the scenery make it go quickly and the downhill lasts for a really long time. this might be the best green flow loop i have ever ridden. i think anybody from novice to experienced would really enjoy this trail. it's easy enough that a novice can ride it no problem, and there is just enough of those desert "surprises" to keep an experienced rider's attention.
RocklinDave
This trail needs some maintenance. Unreasonbly rocky for a green.
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