Length: 8.25 miles<br />
Total Elevation Gain: 1035 feet<br />
Overall Skill Level: More Difficult<br />
Trail Type Distances:<br />
4.00 mi. 2-track<br />
4.25 mi. single track<br />
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This trail is an extension of Trail 1 (Dill Canyon), and departs from the Trail 1 loop <br />
after 3.5 miles (at mouth of the winding canyon descent). Take a sharp left <br />
(north) on a 2-track. After 0.25 miles, a single track on the left hand side links up <br />
to a 2-track which leads northwest to a saddle. The 2-track continues down the <br />
other side of the hill for 0.10 mile, where a single track turns to the right. The <br />
single track winds its way across limestone outcrops toward a small quarry. From <br />
the quarry, a winding and fast single track continues down the draw heading north <br />
and eventually east through a low saddle. From here follow the Trailhead (TH) <br />
signs for a trail that traverses the northern slope of the mountains.
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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