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A very challenging narrow and rocky trail, remote feeling in sections.


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Map Key

5.8

Miles

9.3

KM

Singletrack

8,103' 2,470 m

High

7,369' 2,246 m

Low

688' 210 m

Up

1,239' 378 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

33%

Max Grade (18°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Can be closed for fire danger during summer months, check with the ranger station.

Description

This is a very challenging trail and not for the faint of heart. Just going off the downhill side of the trail in places could have some serious consequences.

The upper end starts out smooth enough but very tight through scrub oak. Things then open up and the rocks start in ernest. You are faced with a tough climb after rolling through a ravine.

A short meadow follows where you need to make a U-turn to stay on the correct trail and then the descending begins. At times rocky, steep, narrow and loose or any combination of those characteristics can apply. Hold onto your handlebars for the ride and try to stay relaxed.

Contacts

Local Club: AMBA

Land Manager: USFS - Cibola National Forest Office

Shared By:

LeeAB Brinckerhoff with improvements by Sarah Councell

Trail Ratings

  2.9 from 13 votes

#15

in Sandia Park

#22949

Overall
  2.9 from 13 votes
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Trail Rankings

#15

in Sandia Park

#525

in New Mexico

#22,949

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Photos

The meadow with a portion of the Palomas Peak climbing are in the background
Jun 9, 2013 near Placitas, NM
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