East Leg (Moderate)

East Leg (Moderate) is a mountain biking route in Nevada, about 1.8 miles from Boulder City. It is a short, out-and-back ride of roughly 2.6 miles, with a total elevation gain of about 642 feet. The climb reaches a high point of 3,167 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 1.1 miles in, with a grade of around 12 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 81°F and October highs around 84°F, while July averages climb to about 107°F. That station sits well below the route, so temperatures on the climb run cooler. Several other rides start close by. Upper Lake View and Lower Lake View are each about 0.1 mile away, and the Jump Line is also about 0.1 mile off. For climbing, Boy Scout Canyon is about 5.3 miles away.