more stats
926 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-63 ft
Descent
00:01:31
Avg time
-59 ft
Altitude change
2,784 ft
Altitude min
2,847 ft
Altitude max
2,847 ft
Altitude start
2,787 ft
Altitude end
-6.427%
Grade
-18.843%
Grade max
3.979%
Grade min
129 ft
Distance climb
759 ft
Distance down
38 ft
Distance flat
00:01:31
Avg time

The Desert (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Potter's Pasture
    Brady, Nebraska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #196293 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #324564 in Trail Running
    • #369333 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #111 in Mountain Biking · Nebraska [+]
    • #291 in Trail Running
    • #341 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

The Desert (Upper) is a 926 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Brady Nebraska. Highlights include desert terrain. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 2 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Desert
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Desert (Upper) located?
      The Desert (Upper) is located in Potter's Pasture, Brady, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Potter's Pasture trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.87635, -100.39734.
      ▼ How hard is The Desert (Upper)?
      The Desert (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.427%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Desert (Upper)?
      The Desert (Upper) has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 63 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,784 ft to 2,847 ft.
      ▼ Is The Desert (Upper) a point to point trail?
      The Desert (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Desert (Upper)?
      The Desert (Upper) is 926 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Desert (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Desert (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Desert (Upper)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Desert (Upper) are:
      • July (8 activities)
      • February (5 activities)
      • March (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access The Desert (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Desert (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Desert (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride The Desert (Upper). The trail is 926 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Desert (Upper)?
      The Desert (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 76 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 92 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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