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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
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Plutonium Ridge Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Transvaal Flats
    Beatty, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #100241 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #285246 in Trail Running
    • #272736 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2015

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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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: May 24, 2026
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Apr 27, 2026 @ 7:33pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 27, 2026
 FYI: If you leave from the parking lot, you'll probably have to take Storm or Spicer Ranch Loop trail to get to this one. So more like 12 miles...
Apr 30, 2024 @ 7:41am
Apr 30, 2024
 Trail section braided (multiple alt lines) In addition there are hundreds of rocks on the trail. It is bumpy and uncomfortable, especially for...
May 7, 2021 @ 10:56am
May 7, 2021
 Fun loop, but has some big sandy sections.
Nov 14, 2019 @ 10:46am
Nov 14, 2019
 Very nice today! :)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Plutonium Ridge Loop

        ▼ Where is Plutonium Ridge Loop located?
        Plutonium Ridge Loop is located in Transvaal Flats, Beatty, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Transvaal Flats trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.00421, -116.7047.
        ▼ How hard is Plutonium Ridge Loop?
        Plutonium Ridge Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Plutonium Ridge Loop?
        Plutonium Ridge Loop has 705 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 707 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,861 ft to 4,564 ft.
        ▼ Is Plutonium Ridge Loop a point to point trail?
        Plutonium Ridge Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Plutonium Ridge Loop?
        Plutonium Ridge Loop is 9.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Plutonium Ridge Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Plutonium Ridge Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Plutonium Ridge Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Plutonium Ridge Loop are:
        • February (2 activities)
        • May (1 activities)
        • October (1 activities)
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        ▼ How long does it take to ride Plutonium Ridge Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 12 minutes to ride Plutonium Ridge Loop. The trail is 9.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Plutonium Ridge Loop?
        Plutonium Ridge Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 54 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 51 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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