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1.9 miles
Distance
272 ft
Climb
-290 ft
Descent
00:30:14
Avg time
-19 ft
Altitude change
3,831 ft
Altitude min
4,011 ft
Altitude max
3,922 ft
Altitude start
3,904 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-65.1%
Grade max
34.8%
Grade min
4,829 ft
Distance climb
4,216 ft
Distance down
807 ft
Distance flat
00:30:14
Avg time

Split Tail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Spicer Ranch
    Beatty, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #82962 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #303175 in Trail Running
    • #265628 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Split Tail is a 2 mile popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Beatty Nevada. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 272 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 30 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 30, 2024 @ 7:58am
Apr 30, 2024
 A bit overgrown in April 2024, but how can you complain about beautiful wildflowers? Some fun rocky technical sections, but overall really fun and...
May 9, 2023 @ 6:42pm
May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023 @ 6:41pm
May 9, 2023
 Trail overgrown with flowers and a bit hard to follow, but not really. Amazing super bloom happening and would definitely recommend getting out there.
Mar 23, 2023 @ 9:33pm
Mar 23, 2023
 Trail tread has channelized and eroded in spots. Other sections have soil and some rock flow coving the trail. While it's not in great shape it's...
Mar 27, 2021 @ 12:01pm
Mar 27, 2021
 Perfect Spring conditions today!
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Split Tail

        ▼ Where is Split Tail located?
        Split Tail is located in Spicer Ranch, Beatty, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Spicer Ranch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.9647, -116.66551.
        ▼ How hard is Split Tail?
        Split Tail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Split Tail?
        Split Tail has 272 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 290 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,831 ft to 4,011 ft.
        ▼ Is Split Tail a point to point trail?
        Split Tail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Split Tail?
        Split Tail is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Split Tail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Split Tail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Split Tail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Split Tail are:
        • April (3 activities)
        • October (2 activities)
        • February (1 activities)
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        ▼ How long does it take to ride Split Tail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Split Tail. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Split Tail?
        Split Tail is a very popular trail. There have been 69 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 72 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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