Nevada · Mountain biking · Near Sandy Valley

Badger Pass Trail

2.8 mi
round trip
4,907 ft
climb
Mixed
surface
Out and back
route
Feb–May, Oct–Nov
best months

Badger Pass Trail is a 5.7-mile out-and-back mountain biking route on Bureau of Land Management land in Nevada's Red Rock/Sloan Field Office. It starts at about 3,978 feet and climbs to 4,635 feet, with an elevation gain of 655 feet on the one-way trip. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 70°F in April and 75°F in October, while July highs average about 95°F and winter lows drop near freezing. The route is rated easy, and the steepest stretch comes around 2.6 miles in, with a grade of about 9%. Two other trails sit close by: White Rhino (Latenight Connector) is 0.8 miles away and Cactus Slalom is 0.9 miles away. Climbers can find Warm Up Boulder about 1.7 miles off, and Red Rock Canyon Campground is about 8.8 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Red Rock Canyon Campground

    Campground

    Sites open the weekend of Nov 13 on Recreation.gov
  • Eat after

    Maria's Taco Shop

    Fast food

    On your way back · 4 mi · Open after 6

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  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit Badger Pass Trail

    Best months: February–May and October–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      53° / 32°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      56° / 35°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      64° / 41°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      70° / 47°

      2 wet

    5. May

      80° / 56°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      90° / 66°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      95° / 73°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      94° / 72°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      87° / 62°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      75° / 50°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      62° / 38°

      2 wet

    12. Dec

      52° / 31°

      3 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Red Rock Canyon - Spg Mt Rch S, NV, 4.4 mi away at 3,780 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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