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Blue Diamond Mountain Bike Trail
Las Vegas, Nevada
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
9 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 6/4/11 by hoff |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 30 miles | Global Rank: #819 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 71 | Wishlist: 33 |
| Avg. Speed: 9.2 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 19min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +1,448/-1,288 ft (based on partial GPS data) | |
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Description: Blue Diamond is were you will find some incredible high desert singletrack. The firm desert floor makes the tight twisty trails fast and they go on for miles. There are some good climbs and switch backs on the south side of the road that offer great views of Vegas, or stay on the north side and enjoy relatively flat trails that will make anyone smile. If you are looking for a challenge take the Late Nite trail on the north side. I found it to be the most technical in the park with a good climb from the parking lot and some good rock riding on the way down. Be sure to find a loop though the town of Blue Diamond. It is like a oasis in the desert. Take a camera and alot of water!!!
Description: Blue Diamond is were you will find some incredible high desert singletrack. The firm desert floor makes the tight twisty trails fast and they go on for miles. There are some good climbs and switch backs on the south side of the road that offer great views of Vegas, or stay on the north side and enjoy relatively flat trails that will make anyone smile. If you are looking for a challenge take the Late Nite trail on the north side. I found it to be the most technical in the park with a good climb from the parking lot and some good rock riding on the way down. Be sure to find a loop though the town of Blue Diamond. It is like a oasis in the desert. Take a camera and alot of water!!!
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by malva on December 14, 2010
Very nice with some loose sand areas, rocky sections and climbs.
reviewed by pernicious on December 6, 2010
Wasn't expecting all that much but was pleased with how fun the BD trails were to ride. It was easy but truly fun to ride.
reviewed by hoff on April 18, 2009
I was just there last weekend 4.11.09 and was impressed with the new parking lot!! The trails were in great shape, I road to the south and took dead horse loop which is well worth the climb. This is trully a great excuse to tell the wife we need to go to Vegas!!!
reviewed by Matt_Angry on March 15, 2009
Rode "Landmine Loop" on 3/14. What a blast, I'm still a beginner/novice and this is a fantastic trial. Very rocky at some points but the scenery and the trail is amazing! Can't wait to go back and hit some of the other tracks!
Similar Trail: Badger Pass
reviewed by MarkyD on August 8, 2008
If you visit Vegas, don't miss the trails at Blue Diamond. http://mustangtrails.blogspot.com/
reviewed by gcarlson on June 17, 2008
Very cool set of trails. The thorns will jump out at ya if you don't watch it but beyond that it's a great set of trails. The views are gorgeous and there is a great little resturant at the ranch down the road for a post ride beer.
reviewed by AK_Dan on April 7, 2008
Great desert single track area with lots of trail options ranging from fast & swoopy to slow & technical with most of the later up higher on the hillsides. I would advise going into the community of Blue Diamond just off of Red Rocks rd to the bike shop there were you can pick up a map & supplies or even rent bikes if you need to. You can park and ride right from there. Take lots of water and be careful in the heat of summer. I seen a couple different versions of up-to-date maps that were pretty accurate, there isn’t any signage on the trails themselves but its really hard to get lost.
* Review edited 4/7/2008
reviewed by overve on September 3, 2006
No longer living in the area, but when I was I loved going here after work, not far from Vegas. It was a great trail with flat spots to get your speed up and a lot of downhill to kick in the adrenaline. Unfortunately, my last time at the trail the rocky downhill at the end got the best of me and I wound up with a broken collarbone :(
reviewed by rocketbracket on November 14, 2005
great typical desert singletrack. right by Vegas city limits. if you know trails you can go for miles and miles to some remote areas, or see Vegas lit up at night from one of the higher trails. easy, mostly smooth uphills and downhills. you can pick up some speed if you know the trail. occasionally you can see a burro(makes interesting sounds) and/or other wildlife. there is no shade to hide from the Sun so be prepared.
