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1.7 miles
Distance
107 ft
Climb
-332 ft
Descent
00:25:04
Avg time
-221 ft
Altitude change
2,947 ft
Altitude min
3,262 ft
Altitude max
3,258 ft
Altitude start
3,038 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-29.2%
Grade max
28.9%
Grade min
1,821 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,007 ft
Distance flat
00:25:04
Avg time

The Circus Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Rock - Bear’s Best
    Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #130636 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #44808 in E-Biking
    • #216745 in Trail Running
    • #215223 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #730 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #194 in E-Biking
    • #1,191 in Trail Running
    • #1,101 in Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    No clear path
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Fun trail that follows along the wash. Technical rock gardens and limestone slabs will keep you on your toes. Can be ridden either direction, but starting near the Hidden Valley Trail and going down is probably best.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 166 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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The Circus Trail Reports

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Apr 12, 2026 @ 11:16pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 12, 2026
If you like traversing at 1mph through loose sandy gravel wash at a slight downgrade, and you don’t like flowy trails, this is for you. This...
Jan 12, 2026 @ 11:00pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 12, 2026
It is not fun. It’s like the rock wash of Morgan’s mile and the sand/gravel bed of free chicken combined. Not fun, not really well guided with...
Oct 30, 2025 @ 12:45pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 30, 2025
Extremely hard to follow. It is basically dextrex but worse, and longer. Not really worth it. It’s just a wash. Got lost several times
Feb 12, 2025 @ 3:52pm
Feb 12, 2025
Apr 14, 2023 @ 7:22pm
Apr 14, 2023
 Hard to follow sometimes, but once you scope the lines a lot of fun to be had! Some great optional features when you find them!
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on Apr 12, 2026
Avg: 3.26 (15 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to the-circus trailhead (36.064920, -115.339510)
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      Canyon 1Rocky 1Rock slabs 1

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      9:49 | 387 | Dec 29, 2020 , Las Vegas

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

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      90
      Twelve Miles @ Bear's Best
      12 miles • 1,247 ft • 23 •
      12 miles of mostly "blue" singletrack in the Bear's Best trail system
      2.8 ★★★★★
      15 Ratings
      5 ★ 13%
      4 ★ 27%
      3 ★ 13%
      2 ★ 20%
      1 ★ 27%

      10 Reviews & Comments

      metalheadmilo17 metalheadmilo17
      I’ve done this thinking it would be fun. No. I kinda got lost 600 times, and it’s literally just gravel. No fun lines, not very great views, and it’s overgrown. It’s steep at the end. Awful trail
      davidsoutside davidsoutside
      Do you like riding dry river beds with super loose sand and gravel at 3mph every 20 feet? Do you like having no trail indicators whatsoever? Does the idea of flow in a trail make you want to puke? Well, if so my friend, do I have the trail for you!

      God, what an awful dumpster fire of a trail in both directions. The only part that's half way decent is the N. part when it climbs out of the wash. The rest will suck the fun out of you like a dementor. Or a leech. Or something else that sucks not in a fun way.
      lphtahoe
      Fun trail, that could be even better if better marked and tried to take even more advantage of the granite slabs. It will never be above 4 stars due to sandy sections. Worth a ride to make up your own mind.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Circus located?
      The Circus is located in Red Rock - Bear’s Best, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Red Rock - Bear’s Best trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.06492, -115.33951.
      ▼ How hard is The Circus?
      The Circus is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Circus?
      The Circus has 107 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 332 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,947 ft to 3,262 ft.
      ▼ How long is The Circus?
      The Circus is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Circus?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Circus. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Circus?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Circus are:
      • March (6 activities)
      • February (4 activities)
      • April (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access The Circus? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Circus are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Circus?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ride The Circus. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Circus?
      The Circus is a moderately popular trail. There have been 758 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 770 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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