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3,106 ft
Distance
245 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:07:32
Avg time
230 ft
Altitude change
6,120 ft
Altitude min
6,350 ft
Altitude max
6,120 ft
Altitude start
6,350 ft
Altitude end
7.415%
Grade
-11.199%
Grade max
18.754%
Grade min
2,281 ft
Distance climb
559 ft
Distance down
266 ft
Distance flat
00:07:32
Avg time

Scrub Brush Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Peavine Mountain
    Reno, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #60272 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5377 in E-Biking
    • #126622 in Trail Running
    • #118192 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #305 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #40 in E-Biking
    • #672 in Trail Running
    • #578 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    April-November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • OSM Way

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AI Generated Description

Scrub Brush is a 3,106 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Reno Nevada. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 245 ft blue climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 118 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,146 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Scrub Brush Trail Reports

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on Jun 21, 2026
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Avg: 3.81 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to scrub-brush trailhead (39.582000, -119.880160)

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 1,971 ft • 6 • Loop •
      Great tour of some peavine hits. Bacon strip, stage coach and fisticuffs
      ★ 4.0 • 18 miles • 2,597 ft • 13 • Loop •
      Buttery XC climbs and traverse with some fast descents. Several technical features on the UNR descent with...
      ★ 5.0 • 36 miles • 5,080 ft • 22 • Loop •
      The name says it all. Mega. Super. Ultra. Peavine.
      3.9 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 17%
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★ 33%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      1 Review & Comments

      FamilyBerzerker FamilyBerzerker
      Nice way to climb from Total Recall up to Mahogany Forest.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Scrub Brush located?
      Scrub Brush is located in Peavine Mountain, Reno, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Peavine Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.582, -119.88016.
      ▼ How hard is Scrub Brush?
      Scrub Brush is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.415%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scrub Brush?
      Scrub Brush has 245 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,120 ft to 6,350 ft.
      ▼ Is Scrub Brush a point to point trail?
      Yes, Scrub Brush is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Scrub Brush?
      Scrub Brush is 3,106 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scrub Brush?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Scrub Brush. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Scrub Brush?
      Scrub Brush is best visited during: April-November.
      ▼ How do I access Scrub Brush? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scrub Brush are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Scrub Brush?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Scrub Brush. The trail is 3,106 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Scrub Brush?
      Scrub Brush is a very popular trail. There have been 5,040 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,268 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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