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1.5 miles
Distance
421 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
00:19:17
Avg time
375 ft
Altitude change
4,903 ft
Altitude min
5,286 ft
Altitude max
4,903 ft
Altitude start
5,279 ft
Altitude end
4.8%
Grade
-9.6%
Grade max
23.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,309 ft
Distance down
213 ft
Distance flat
00:19:17
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Upper Evans Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Peavine Mountain
    Reno, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #70843 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6828 in E-Biking
    • #21559 in Trail Running
    • #108375 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    April-November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    US Forest Sevice

Fun semi-technical singletrack. There are some difficult lines but offers by-passes

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18.8 km average
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  • 51 rides
  • 15.6 km avg distance
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  • 336 rides
  • Last: May 31, 2026
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on Apr 20, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
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        Directions to upper-evans trailhead (39.567540, -119.831950)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Evans

        Where is Upper Evans located?
        Upper Evans is located in Peavine Mountain, Reno, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Peavine Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.56754, -119.83195.
        How hard is Upper Evans?
        Upper Evans is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Upper Evans?
        Upper Evans has 421 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 45 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,903 ft to 5,286 ft.
        Is Upper Evans a point to point trail?
        Yes, Upper Evans is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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