Length: 5.00 miles<br />
Total Elevation Gain: 500 feet<br />
Overall Skill Level: Most Difficult<br />
Trail Type Distances:<br />
3.00 mi. 2-track<br />
2.00 mi. single track<br />
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This trail is short, but sweet, technical ridge line route. To access this segment, <br />
follow the directions for Trail 1 for the first two miles. Just as the canyon begins to <br />
narrow, a short and steep 2-track cuts to the north (right) and toward a saddle. <br />
At the saddle look for a single track that heads to the east (right) through a red <br />
rock outcrop. This part of the trail winds through rocks and ledges with panoramic <br />
views of the Shoshone Range and the Humboldt River Valley. After climbing up a <br />
rocky slope, Trail 14 and 15 split at the top and rejoin at the northeast end of the <br />
ridge. Trails 14 and 15 can be ridden as the Playground loop and are best ridden <br />
in a clockwise direction. Trail 15 is more technical and hugs cliffs and the ridgeline <br />
above the Reese and Humboldt River Valleys. Trail 14 winds through sagebrush <br />
and over rock on the hilltop. To return to the Trailhead from the playground, <br />
follow fast and technical 2-track where Trails 14 & 15 rejoin. The 2-track winds <br />
down a steep eastern slope, eventually meeting up with a power line access road <br />
that heads back to the Trailhead.
The Copper Basin Bike Trailhead:<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Is located on HWY 305 about 2.75 miles south Battle Mountain and I-80. The <br /><br />trailhead is on the west side of HWY 305 just as you reach the hills. The trail <br /><br />system is marked with orange flagging and brown Carsonite Signs. The loops <br /><br />offer a variety of technical and aerobic challenges on a combination of single and <br /><br />double track trails. Steep Climbs and fast technical descents wind through historic <br /><br />mining areas, sagebrush covered canyons, and rocky ridge tops in the northern <br /><br />Battle Mountain Range. Enjoy the trails for a quick 1-hour ride or a weekend long <br /><br />adventure! Remember to prepare for the heat during summer months by riding at <br /><br />dusk and dawn and bringing plenty of water.
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