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1.4 miles
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-804 ft
Descent
00:07:31
Avg time
-795 ft
Altitude change
6,464 ft
Altitude min
7,265 ft
Altitude max
7,265 ft
Altitude start
6,470 ft
Altitude end
-10.722%
Grade
-25.764%
Grade max
3.874%
Grade min
345 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
214 ft
Distance flat
00:07:31
Avg time

Scar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Charleston
    Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #115643 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #309028 in Trail Running
    • #295556 in Hiking
    • #1091 in Adaptive Biking
    • #15081 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #650 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #1,357 in Trail Running
    • #1,250 in Hiking
    • #4 in Adaptive Biking
    • #53 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    • Downhill Primary for Gravel Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Rock Garden

Fast and fun. Flat tires are pretty common.

Tags
JumpsRock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Scar Trail Reports

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May 4, 2024 @ 11:01am
May 4, 2024
Nov 5, 2023 @ 9:04pm
Nov 5, 2023
Oct 21, 2023 @ 9:02pm
Oct 21, 2023
All trails closed by USPS after Hurricane Hillary damage until further notice
Nov 19, 2022 @ 12:12pm
Nov 19, 2022
 Hero dirt on the lower half of this zone.
Jan 17, 2021 @ 12:52pm
Jan 17, 2021
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Status:
on May 4, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.82 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to scar trailhead (36.285690, -115.590710)
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      Sep 14, 2020 @ 10:36am
      Sep 14, 2020

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      MTB Mt Charleston Nevada Link Trail Gopro
      mtb
      3:42 | 465 | May 18, 2019 , Las Vegas
      Charlie Saturday
      mtb
      2:14 | 147 | Jul 10, 2021 , Las Vegas
      Mt Charleston, Las Vegas
      mtb
      13:02 | 585 | Sep 11, 2011 , Las Vegas
      3.7 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 17%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 17%

      2 Reviews & Comments

      cyrusmoqtaderi cyrusmoqtaderi
      A fun alternative to Tin Can. Not quite as interesting or fun as Tin (do Tin if you only can pick one), as it's pretty much a straight ass run all the way down with no tech features or quick turns, but you can fly like mad down it and the ridge exposure makes it more exciting than it'd be otherwise. Nice finish by connecting via green trail to Tin Can bottom piece.
      aaronjg aaronjg
      Fun and flowy. Lots of loose rock! Dumps you out right on the telephone/fire road next to the police station.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Scar located?
      Scar is located in Mt. Charleston, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Mt. Charleston trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.28569, -115.59071.
      ▼ How hard is Scar?
      Scar is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.722%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scar?
      Scar has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 804 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,464 ft to 7,265 ft.
      ▼ Is Scar a point to point trail?
      Scar is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Scar?
      Scar is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scar?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Scar. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Scar?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Scar are:
      • May (6 activities)
      • June (5 activities)
      • March (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Scar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scar are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Scar?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Scar. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Scar?
      Scar is a moderately popular trail. There have been 502 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 503 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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