MTB TRAIL STATS

Avg Rating:	11 trail reviews
Status: Open updated 5/4/09 by david_darling Closed Open Wet / Sketchy	Difficulty: Advanced
Length: 35 miles	Global Rank: 23
Tread: Singletrack	Configuration: Network
Ridden: 62	Wishlist: 36
Avg. Speed: 5.45 mph	Avg. Time: 1hr 23min
IMBA Epic Trail

 

  
reviewed by TMWJR777 on March 13, 2010

Great trails. I must admit, I was a little unsure before going there, but after riding there 4 days straight, I'm a fan. Beginners... This is not the place for you, even the green trails are challenging. And the black diamond trail are no joke. I've been riding for 10 years, and some stuff there even scared the sh*t outta me.

  
reviewed by element22 on December 6, 2009

Dry dusty trail (you are in a dessert afterall) made for difficult stoping zones when in the DH runs that are there. Amazing view of the rocks however keep your eyes well ahead on the trail. Steep sections and drops that make for difficult navigation

Similar Trail: None this is unique for me

  
reviewed by MTB_Epic on December 6, 2009

I have been riding the IMBA Epic trails. So Bootleg was up next. Great Trial System. I am not a downhill rider. So as far as the XC trails, they were fun. Best is the USA,, Not so sure. It was small packed rocks. Dry and dusty. Could be tough for beginners. I rented a bike from All Mountain Cyclery. DO NOT RENT FROM All Mountain Cyclery. These guys took the good components off the Stumpjumper I rented. I called ahead for my bike. I got there and it had a flat, did not have the pedals I had requested. Was not checked from the day before rental. After the mile or so ride to the trails, I only got to ride IMBA, POW and Par None. These were easy trails, but a good warm up. After hitting the Mother trail, the cheap replacement derailleur and chain broke. When I got back to the shop, I stood in line with other renters with broken bikes. Not sure what happened, but the guys at AMC accused me of crashing. Not a scratch on me or the bike. Then they changed their story to I shifted wrong. I asked for my money back when they tried to charge me for the worn out broken cheap a** derailleur. Finally I just left when one of the guys said p*** off. If you go ride bootleg, stay away from All Mountain Cyclery

  
reviewed by AK_Dan on November 3, 2009

I had in mind to write a short review to complain about the seriously deteriorated trails conditions at BLC, however as it turns out I was not on one of the main trails and had actually wandered quite a ways off of the map… D’oh!!! Hey, I don’t feel too bad, I ran into two other guys out there just as bewildered as I was, and they live here! So I would like to point out here that if you are on the western edge of the Caldera trail, riding in a counter-clockwise direction there is a chance you could end up taking the same unexpected route. The trail is not maintained, quite a challenge. is several miles long and may be more than someone who is just out to do the Caldera loop is prepared to do. One of the other guys ran out of water and I know my pack was getting dangerously light. Just a heads up; go prepared, this is a desert. The regular BLC trails are in fair shape except for signage which always seems to disappear due too the gremlins. I hope to be back here in about ten days and will volunteer to haul some out there.

  
reviewed by david_darling on May 4, 2009

Amazing desert singletrack. The terrain off trail is some cactus but mostly rocky.Great network very well marked. Girlscout rips!

Similar Trail: Old Pueblo, National,

  
reviewed by dorcry on January 3, 2009

bootleg canyon is the best kept secret in vegas or used to be, I am a local here, and it never gets old, theres so many different variations of trails and skill level to do, I get out here at least 6 times a month, whether to bomb downhills, climb and traverse technical sections or just take my girl on a cross country ride, awesome, awesome, awesome....you will not be dissappointed!!!

* Review edited 1/3/2009

Similar Trail: nothing really compares here in vegas,,blue diamond, mt charleston,

  
reviewed by gcarlson on June 17, 2008

Totally awesome set of trails. everything from "oh my god I'm gonna die!!!" to "Wow this is sweet" The only big piece of advice I can give is to make sue to run either tubeless or puncture resistant tubes. The thorns out there will get ya.

  
reviewed by JackPompanoBeach on June 2, 2008

Excellent. There are trails here that don't even look rideable, but are a fast, technical blast! Beginners would be ok here, since all trails are off of dirt road, they could skip out at any time. The part that faces boulder city is extreme, VERY extreme....No trees, lots of climbing, lots of rocks!!Not a place I could spend a whole day, but you should visit it!

  
reviewed by aabiking on July 24, 2007

I had the opportunity to ride Bootleg Canyon last October and I had a great time. There is something for all level of experience to ride. The downhill is knarly and way out of my league. I tried one trail and was lowering my bike and scaling down the hill while wondering if anyone really rode this trail when I heard a couple of wahoos and here they come. I felt like hiding but I just greeted them and watched in amazement as they descended with ease. The bike that I was on was not meant for this type of riding and neither was my cahonas. The rest of the technical trails I loved. The long desert runs were great too. There is a playground near the parking area with small to large jumps, a teeter-totter and some rails to ride. This is a must experience if you are in the Vegas area.

  
reviewed by dalmasp on March 20, 2007

Super! There is a trail for every skill level. I did the XC trails. The climb up Girl Scout and the gravel road was tough, but the ride down Boy Scout, West Leg, Upper Lake View and Middle Lake View made the climb worthwhile.

Similar Trail: Blue Diamond

  
reviewed by sergio__ on December 14, 2006

i just rode it for the first time a couple a weeks ago and have been in love with it since. great workout, very scary at times but awsome at the same time. i go now every weekend and recommend it to everyone, it's fun.

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