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