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1.1 miles
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-246 ft
Descent
00:09:01
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
00:09:01
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Rusty Bucket Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cottonwood Valley
    Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48976 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72454 in Trail Running
    • #102361 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Technically because of the tight and loose turns. Some rough sections, can vary a bit between a hard rain.

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  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
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  • 40 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 374 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Avg: 4.26 (14 votes)
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        Directions to rusty-bucket trailhead (36.027350, -115.415770)
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        4 Reviews & Comments

        davidsoutside 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 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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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Rusty Bucket located?
        Rusty Bucket is located in Cottonwood Valley, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Cottonwood Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.02735, -115.41577.
        ▼ How hard is Rusty Bucket?
        Rusty Bucket is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.692%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rusty Bucket?
        Rusty Bucket has 34 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 246 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,552 ft to 3,776 ft.
        ▼ Is Rusty Bucket a point to point trail?
        Rusty Bucket is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Rusty Bucket?
        Rusty Bucket is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rusty Bucket?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Rusty Bucket. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Rusty Bucket? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rusty Bucket are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Rusty Bucket?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Rusty Bucket. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Rusty Bucket?
        Rusty Bucket is a very popular trail. There have been 1,980 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,926 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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