Nevada · Mountain biking · Murry Point

Senior Moment

0.5 mi
distance
24 ft
climb
May–Sep
best months

Is Senior Moment open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ely Ranger District. It doesn't name Senior Moment, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Ely Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Senior Moment is a short mountain biking route in the Ely Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada, managed by the Forest Service. It sits about half a mile from the low point of the route, which starts at roughly 7,250 feet and climbs to about 7,281 feet over a little more than half a mile. The steepest stretch comes early on, with a 5% grade at about 0.06 miles. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from the nearby Ruth weather station show July highs around 84°F with lows near 47°F, while winter brings highs in the upper 30s and regular snow days from December through February. Several other trails lie close by. Ice Plant Canyon Connector1 is about 0.2 miles away, Duck Rock about 0.3 miles, and Ice Plant Canyon about 0.4 miles. For an overnight stay, Ward Mountain Campground is about 3.8 miles away.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Senior Moment

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      38° / 9°

      6 wet · 6 snow

    2. Feb

      40° / 12°

      6 wet · 5 snow

    3. Mar

      47° / 19°

      7 wet · 5 snow

    4. Apr

      54° / 24°

      7 wet · 3 snow

    5. May

      64° / 32°

      7 wet · 1 snow

    6. Jun

      76° / 40°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 47°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 46°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 36°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 25°

      4 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      47° / 16°

      5 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      37° / 7°

      6 wet · 5 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ruth, NV, 7.2 mi away at 6,858 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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