Basque Monument Trail

Basque Monument Trail is a short, easy mountain biking route in Nevada, about 0.12 miles from the start point. It sits on county land within Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, inside the Carson Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, and the whole area is managed by county land. The trail is an out-and-back with a total length of about 0.24 miles. It is nearly flat, with a high point of 4,744 feet and a low of 4,737 feet, and the one-way climb is only about 2 feet. That makes it a quick stop for riders looking to stretch their legs or link up with other routes in the area. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Reno show May highs around 72°F and October highs around 68°F, while July and August average in the low 90s. Evans Creek Trail is just 0.1 mile away, and the Nature Trail is about 0.2 mile off. For more riding, the Rancho Connector Trail and Evans Canyon Trail are each about 0.3 mile away.