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1.1 miles
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-246 ft
Descent
00:09:06
Avg time
-211 ft
Altitude change
3,552 ft
Altitude min
3,776 ft
Altitude max
3,766 ft
Altitude start
3,555 ft
Altitude end
-3.692%
Grade
-16.288%
Grade max
9.144%
Grade min
1,255 ft
Distance climb
4,128 ft
Distance down
289 ft
Distance flat
00:09:06
Avg time
Rusty Bucket Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCottonwood Valley
Las Vegas, Nevada -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
Technically because of the tight and loose turns. Some rough sections, can vary a bit between a hard rain.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 21 miles average
6 Months
- 47 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
All
- 390 rides
- Last: Oct 25, 2026
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- 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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Directions to rusty-bucket trailhead
(36.027350, -115.415770)
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mtb
0:40 |
56 |
Dec 1, 2025 , Las Vegas
mtb
7:27 |
163 |
Oct 10, 2024 , Las Vegas
mtb
27:27 |
351 |
Oct 29, 2022 , Las Vegas
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Fun ride mainly downhill. You will need a shuttle to get back up, route is only downhill. Great flow at...
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17 miles • 1,622 ft • 7 •
Route begins at Trek Bicycle Las Vegas Rental Center.
4 Reviews & Comments
davidsoutside
Fun trail with good flow. Not sure about the rating (could say that about all BD), but it’s a fun addition to ride regardless of level other than beginner, especially if you’re just out for a leisure cruise since the climb up is pretty mellow too.
amatousek
This trail is a great addition to the landline loop. Love it!
epicbruce
HIgh grin factor on this trail and a worthy add-on if you've just dropped down the southern Hurl segment . The climb up Lawnmower Saddle and down Rusty Bucket is much more interesting than all the green/gravel trails in the area.
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