Nevada · Mountain biking · Peak 4040+

Zyma

0.2 mi
distance
41 ft
climb
Oct–Apr
best months

Zyma is a short mountain biking route in the Red Rock/Sloan Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management in Nevada, about 0.16 miles long. The start sits at 3,046 feet, and the route rises to 3,050 feet before dropping back to 2,991 feet. The climb is gentle, with a total gain of 41 feet one way, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.05 miles into the ride, where the grade reaches 8 percent. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Las Vegas show March highs around 72°F and October highs around 82°F, while June and July average in the 100s. Several other mountain biking trails sit close by, including Vaccine about 0.3 miles away and Chance-A-Roo about 0.4 miles away. For climbing, Rattlsnake Crag is about 4.4 miles away and Henderson Crags about 5.8 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Zyma

    Best months: October–April. 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

      59° / 37°

      3 wet

    2. Feb

      63° / 41°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      72° / 48°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      80° / 54°

      2 wet

    5. May

      90° / 63°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      101° / 73°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      106° / 80°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      104° / 78°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      96° / 69°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      82° / 57°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      67° / 44°

      2 wet

    12. Dec

      57° / 37°

      3 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Las Vegas Wfo, NV, 9.2 mi away at 2,275 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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