Blue Diamond – Rubber Ducky Tree loop from Late Night Trailhead Parking

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Blue Diamond – Rubber Ducky Tree loop from Late Night Trailhead Parking

Moderate

4.9

(8222)

8,223

riders

Blue Diamond – Rubber Ducky Tree loop from Late Night Trailhead Parking

02:22

24.2km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

6.37 km

Blue Diamond

Highlight • Settlement

Quiet little town just outside Vegas which guards one of the gateways to Red Rock Canyon. It's also the home to a large population of wild burros (donkeys), one of the unofficial symbols of Nevada.

Tip by

6.43 km

Cottonwood Station Café & Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic place to grab anything from a coffee and pastry in the moring to a pizza and beer in the evening! A hidden gem and local favorite in Blue Diamond right next to the Trek MTB rental store.

Tip by

7.24 km

Landmine Loop (through the notch)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This short section of the popular Landmine Loop brings you out of (or into!) the small desert town of Blue Diamond between two large rocky hills. It's a great, fast …

Tip by

11.8 km

Rubber Ducky Tree

Highlight • Structure

The Rubber Ducky Tree is an iconic local spot; be sure to grab a selfie and bring your own duck next time!

Tip by

17.1 km

Mountain Views

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot where the Black Velvet Canyon Access Road and the Landmine Trail overlap, you get truly amazing views of the tall, striking sandstone peaks that make up Red Rock Canyon.

Tip by

24.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types