Length: 10.4 miles<br />
Total Elevation Gain: 1550 feet<br />
Overall Skill Level: More Difficult<br />
Trail Type Distances:<br />
10 mi. single track<br />
.4 mi. 2-track<br />
<br />
The Poormans Gulch loop is the longest of the three loops. Trail 3 is located off <br />
the Dill Canyon (Trail 1) loop approximately 1 mile from the trail head. When Trail <br />
1 takes a turn west continue across a road onto the Poormans Gulch Trail. For the <br />
next 6 miles the single track trail snakes through sagebrush and in and out of <br />
washes. The trail becomes increasingly difficult as the elevation increases. After <br />
passing some small ponds with thick brush and an old homestead the trail <br />
continues north up to a road (2-track) where a Carsonite sign will direct you left <br />
on the 2-track. Follow the road around and up to a saddle. When reaching the <br />
saddle you see stunning views of Battle Mountain and the Mesa across the valley. <br />
Follow the 2-track down about 0.1 of a mile. The approximately 4 miles of <br />
downhill take off on a single track trail to your right, marked with a sign. Enjoy the <br />
scenic downhill trail as it traces the topography of the hills. Follow the trail down <br />
to the Limestone Wash Trail where it intersects near an old mine site. Ride the <br />
Trail 2 loop clockwise to reach the trail head. This trail has the most difficult route <br />
finding of the network. Any major turns on/off roads will be marked with Carsonite <br />
Signs. On trail route finding is marked with orange flagging. Enjoy!
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.
http://www.singletracks.com/item.php?c=1&i=4835