Halo Trail

Halo Trail is a short, moderate mountain biking route in the Carson Ranger District of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about half a mile long, with a total climb of about 290 feet, and it makes an out-and-back trip from a low point of about 5,358 feet to a high of about 5,499 feet. The steepest stretch comes early on, with a 17% grade at about 0.15 miles from the start. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Stead weather station show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 79°F, while July averages climb to about 89°F. The trail sits close to several other routes and climbing areas. Crispy Bacon, a hike, is about 0.1 mile away, and the B-Lite and Las Brisas mountain biking routes are within half a mile. Keystone Boulder, a climbing area, is about 1.4 miles off.