Dead Horse Loop

Dead Horse Loop is a short, easy mountain biking route on Bureau of Land Management land in the Red Rock/Sloan Field Office of Nevada, about 1.7 miles from the town of Goodsprings. The loop is an out-and-back ride of about 3.5 miles, with a total climb of 340 feet and a high point of about 4,857 feet. The steepest stretch comes at roughly 0.9 miles in, with a grade of about 5%. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from the Goodsprings weather station, about 6.6 miles away, show April highs near 75°F and October highs near 78°F, while July averages around 102°F. The Bonnie & Clyde Connector and the Overlook trail both start about 0.1 mile away. The 3 Mile Smile and the Dead Horse Loop Southwest are each within about 1.7 miles.