Open Pit Loop

Open Pit Loop is a short mountain biking route in Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, within the Carson Ranger District. The Forest Service manages the land, and the loop sits at about 5,300 feet, with a high point of 5,326 feet and a low of 5,281 feet. The route is just over a tenth of a mile long, with a total elevation gain of about 30 feet, so it's a quick ride rather than a climb. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. 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. Several other trails and climbing areas are close by. Tabletop Run and Keystone Canyon Trail are both within about a quarter mile, and the Basque Boulders climbing area is about 0.4 miles away. Alum Creek, a paddling spot, is roughly 4 miles off.