Nevada · Mountain biking · Tepee Rocks

Back 40

1.3 mi
distance
221 ft
climb
Apr–May, Oct
best months

Back 40 is a short mountain biking ride in the Caliente Field Office of Bureau of Land Management land in Nevada, about 1.3 miles long with a high point of 5,292 feet and a total climb of 221 feet. The route begins at an elevation of about 5,095 feet and reaches its highest point around 5,292 feet. The steepest stretch comes about 0.36 miles in, with a grade of about 9%. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the Caliente weather station, about 6 miles away, show May highs near 79°F and October highs near 74°F, while July highs average about 97°F. The Barnes Canyon Trailhead lies just 0.2 miles away and offers the Back 40 and Parallel trailheads. The Barnes Canyon Trailhead - Rocky Top is about 0.4 miles off. For more riding, Mongoose is about 1.6 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–May, Oct

    Best time to visit Back 40

    Best months: April–May and 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

      49° / 19°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      53° / 23°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      62° / 28°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      69° / 34°

      4 wet

    5. May

      79° / 42°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      90° / 50°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      97° / 57°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      94° / 55°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      87° / 46°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      74° / 34°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      60° / 24°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      48° / 18°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Caliente, NV, 5.7 mi away at 4,379 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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