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Lower Bristlecone Trail

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  3. …Southeastern Nevada
  4. Mt. Charleston
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“Fun fire road climb through Southern Nevada's Spring Mountains. ”

Markk Knowles
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3.0

Miles

4.8

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Doubletrack

9,269' 2,825 m

High

8,477' 2,584 m

Low

792' 242 m

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5%

Avg Grade (3°)

9%

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Description

Trailhead parking is off Lee Canyon Rd. Lower Bristlecone winds up through the towering pines to the Upper Bristlecone Trail & Bonanza Trail (No MTB).

The climb is steady but the grade is not so steep, enjoyable...as climbs go. It's straightforward climbing on dirt road. Worth it for the connection with Upper Bristlecone Trail.

Stay on the alert for hikers as this is a very popular hiking trail as well!

Contacts

Local Club: Southern Nevada Mountain Bike Association (SNMBA)

Land Manager: USFS - Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

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Markk Knowles
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  2.5 from 4 votes

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#12

in Mt. Charleston

#337

in Nevada

#35,780

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The intersection between Bristlecone Loop and the longer Bonanza Trail. Approx. 9000' in elevation. Extremely arduous bike ride that ripped apart my thigh muscles.
Mar 28, 2018 near Pahrump, NV
Spring on Mt Charleston Bristlecone Loop Trail.
Apr 7, 2021 near Pahrump, NV
April on Upper Bristlecone Trail. Beautiful!
Apr 7, 2021 near Pahrump, NV
Huffing up the fire road climb
Oct 8, 2013 near Pahrump, NV
Finding shade under the bristlecones, Mt Charleston peak hidden behind the branches in the upper left
Oct 8, 2013 near Pahrump, NV
Me and my first MTB at the start of the singletrack, spring mountains in the background
Oct 8, 2013 near Pahrump, NV

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