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2,556 ft
Distance
69 ft
Climb
-90 ft
Descent
00:02:40
Avg time
-23 ft
Altitude change
2,597 ft
Altitude min
2,656 ft
Altitude max
2,654 ft
Altitude start
2,631 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-17.2%
Grade max
18%
Grade min
965 ft
Distance climb
1,381 ft
Distance down
210 ft
Distance flat
00:02:40
Avg time
Return from the Darkside Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaUnion Trails
Las Vegas, Nevada -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
Rolling counter-clockwise this has easy little ups and the downs can be a bit techy or even a bit loose, but really fun. Not a lot of elevation but fun trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 1 rides
- 4 miles avg distance
All
- 39 rides
- Last: Aug 22, 2026
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