Bootleg Canyon mountain biking is like a ski resort

GO TO BOOTLEG CANYON IF YOU ARE IN LAS VEGAS!!!

There, I said it...

Bootleg Canyon is one of the most amazing places to ride. Let's go down a bulleted list of why:

• Lots of terrain
• Bootleg Canyon has something for everyone. The terrain is as varied as the slot machines in Las Vegas. One could ride all the way up to the top of the canyon or simply stay near the parking lot.
• Lots of variety
• Lung-busting climbs
• Tight, twisty, technical XC downhills
• 20 foot gap jumps
• Phat kickers
• Loooooong rolling desert singletrack
• Lots of options
• I don't think there is any ONE course that the locals I talked to claimed as the classic. Thus, one can ride just about anything and make it good.

OK, that's finished...

Now, continuing on my discourse about why Bootleg Canyon is an amazing place to visit. I rode to the top of the canyon and back down through the copious amounts of singletrack options. If you're going to ride XC style, I do feel like this is the only option. You could ride the singletrack UP, which I also did during another lap of riding.

For downhillers, you'll want to drive to the top of the canyon and hit the downhill tracks down. I watched as some locals hit the runs like runny eggs on a Las Vegas buffet - they were smooth. The courses are professionally made - I mean that!

My trip to Bootleg consisted of several hours of riding the trails, until the heat got the best of me - it was 95 degrees when I left. The heat was the only limiting factor. You'll want to bring lots of water to the canyon.

I recommend this place as a stop during your Las Vegas gambling tour! You won't be disappointed...