Nevada · Mountain biking

Rocky Trail

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

Rocky Trail is a mountain biking route in Nevada, about a mile from the town of Empire. It is a moderate ride, roughly 5 miles long, with a total climb of about 700 feet. The trail is an out-and-back, starting at about 4,750 feet and reaching a high point of about 5,170 feet. The steepest stretch comes around the 1.2-mile mark, where the grade reaches about 10%. 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 averages about 90°F and winter brings highs in the mid-40s and a few snowy days a month. The Hwy 50 Frontage Trail is less than a mile away, and the Rocky Trail Bypass and Centennial Loop are both within about a mile for hikers. Washoe Lake State Park Campground is about 4.7 miles off.

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

    Best time to visit Rocky Trail

    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, 6.1 mi away at 4,761 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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