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1,562 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-131 ft
Descent
00:02:01
Avg time
-111 ft
Altitude change
2,661 ft
Altitude min
2,772 ft
Altitude max
2,772 ft
Altitude start
2,661 ft
Altitude end
-7.11%
Grade
-20.447%
Grade max
22.229%
Grade min
257 ft
Distance climb
1,182 ft
Distance down
123 ft
Distance flat
00:02:01
Avg time

Waterfalls Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Union Trails
    Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #100723 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #332884 in Trail Running
    • #310383 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #558 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #1,410 in Trail Running
    • #1,315 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Loose and steep with some tight turns. Fun trail when looping back to the bottom, but I preferred the techno turns DH trails on the other side.

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Trail Supporters
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    BLM
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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Waterfalls Trail Reports

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Jan 8, 2021 @ 2:00pm
Jan 8, 2021
 Fun little route
Mar 17, 2020 @ 3:00pm
Mar 17, 2020
Some areas are eroded
Aug 31, 2017 @ 2:36pm
Aug 31, 2017
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on Jan 8, 2021
Dry
Avg: 3.77 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to waterfalls trailhead (35.984691, -115.232492)
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      1 Review & Comments

      Hoontar
      Not a double black! Pretty simple blue trail if you compare it to techno turns. Does lead to the trail to get to the do rocks and there’s a fun bit of single track up there with a high consequence chute.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Waterfalls located?
      Waterfalls is located in Union Trails, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Union Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.98469, -115.23249.
      ▼ How hard is Waterfalls?
      Waterfalls is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.11%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Waterfalls?
      Waterfalls has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 131 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,661 ft to 2,772 ft.
      ▼ Is Waterfalls a point to point trail?
      Yes, Waterfalls is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Waterfalls?
      Waterfalls is 1,562 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Waterfalls?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Waterfalls. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Waterfalls? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Waterfalls are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Waterfalls?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Waterfalls. The trail is 1,562 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Waterfalls?
      Waterfalls is a moderately popular trail. There have been 279 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 404 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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