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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 DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking#1141 in Mountain Biking
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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.
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Bike Park
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 4 rides
- 6 miles average
6 Months
- 65 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 548 rides
- Last: Jul 2, 2026
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Directions to rick-sutherland trailhead
(39.331080, -119.881380)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rick Sutherland
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Where is Rick Sutherland located?
Rick Sutherland is located in Sky Tavern Bike Park, Reno, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Sky Tavern Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.33108, -119.88138.
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How hard is Rick Sutherland?
Rick Sutherland is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10%.
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What is the elevation gain for Rick Sutherland?
The trail has 241 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,938 ft to 8,181 ft.
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Is Rick Sutherland a point to point trail?
Yes, Rick Sutherland is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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