Nevada · Mountain biking

New Connector

0.4 mi
round trip
253 ft
climb
Mixed
surface
Out and back
route
Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

New Connector is a short, moderate mountain biking route on Bureau of Land Management land in Nevada's Sierra Front Field Office. The out-and-back trip covers about 0.76 miles, with the high point at 5,143 feet and the low at 5,008 feet. The climb rises to about 126 feet one way, with a total of 253 feet for the round trip. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Carson City show May highs around 70°F and October highs around 68°F, while July peaks near 90°F. The route sits close to several other destinations. River Trail is about 2.5 miles away, and Riverview Trail and Mexican Dam Trail are both within 3 miles. Washoe Lake State Park Campground is about 8.5 miles off.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit New Connector

    Best months: March–June and September–October. 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

      45° / 24°

      6 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      50° / 27°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      56° / 32°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      62° / 36°

      3 wet

    5. May

      70° / 43°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 49°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 55°

      1 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 53°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      81° / 46°

      1 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 36°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      55° / 28°

      3 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      45° / 24°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Carson City, NV, 6 mi away at 4,761 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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