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4,317 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-519 ft
Descent
00:09:06
Avg time
-497 ft
Altitude change
3,015 ft
Altitude min
3,513 ft
Altitude max
3,513 ft
Altitude start
3,015 ft
Altitude end
-11.521%
Grade
-32.225%
Grade max
10.297%
Grade min
471 ft
Distance climb
3,764 ft
Distance down
83 ft
Distance flat
00:09:06
Avg time

Power Pole Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bootleg Canyon
    Boulder City, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #112978 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #227816 in Trail Running
    • #260327 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Power Pole is a 4,317 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Boulder City Nevada. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
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  • 8 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 139 rides
  • Last: Aug 24, 2026
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Mar 22, 2023 @ 3:50am
Mar 22, 2023
Dec 2, 2022 @ 3:27am
Dec 2, 2022
 Super loose and slippery entry in the steep chute. Mellows out after that. Requires some pedaling and pedal strikes are very possible.
Dec 30, 2021 @ 2:18pm
Dec 30, 2021
Apr 25, 2021 @ 3:29pm
Apr 25, 2021
 The entrance is super loose then gets better quickly.
Oct 25, 2020 @ 1:13pm
Oct 25, 2020
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Avg: 3.76 (8 votes)
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        Directions to power-pole trailhead (35.997250, -114.863120)
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        2:56 | 1086 | Nov 8, 2015 , Boulder City
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Power Pole

        ▼ Where is Power Pole located?
        Power Pole is located in Bootleg Canyon, Boulder City, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Bootleg Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.99725, -114.86312.
        ▼ How hard is Power Pole?
        Power Pole is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.521%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Power Pole?
        Power Pole has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 519 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,015 ft to 3,513 ft.
        ▼ Is Power Pole a point to point trail?
        Power Pole is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Power Pole?
        Power Pole is 4,317 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Power Pole?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Power Pole. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Power Pole?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Power Pole are:
        • December (26 activities)
        • November (20 activities)
        • October (14 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Power Pole? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Power Pole are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Power Pole?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Power Pole. The trail is 4,317 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Power Pole?
        Power Pole is a moderately popular trail. There have been 556 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 544 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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