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2,431 ft
Distance
-241 ft
Descent
00:03:15
Avg time
-243 ft
Altitude change
7,938 ft
Altitude min
8,181 ft
Altitude max
8,181 ft
Altitude start
7,940 ft
Altitude end
-10%
Grade
-26%
Grade max
-2.1%
Grade min
2,431 ft
Distance down
00:03:15
Avg time
Rick Sutherland Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Adaptive Bike
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Riding AreaSky Tavern Bike Park
Reno, Nevada -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 5 in Adaptive Biking
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Global Ranking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionOne Direction[+]Popular Direction Shown
- One Direction for E-Biking
- One Direction for Adaptive Biking
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonApr - Oct
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Year Opened2022
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Land Owner
In memorial of "Wrong Way Rick" who was an inspiration to hundreds of riders, Rick Sutherland is a machine-built blue/black flow trail with a jump line, berms, and unique rock features sculpted by Steve Wentz of Momentum Trail Concepts.
It flows from the top of Sky Tavern, crosses Easy Up, and reconnects with College Boy at the top of the section known as Yale University.
Access Info
Access from the Sky Tavern parking lot via Easy Up climb trail.
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Black Rating: Advanced obstacles exist, some trail obstructions.
Trail Supporters
Momentum Trail ConceptsBuilder
Bike Park
Local Trail Association
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Please consider joining or donating to the local trail association to support
trail development & maintenance.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 14 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 211 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
All
- 694 rides
- Last: Oct 3, 2026
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
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- Snow Cover Partial
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- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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