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The Stem

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.1 (7)
  1. Areas
  2. NM
  3. …Northwestern New Mexico
  4. …Gallup
  5. High Desert Trail System
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“Access from the Gamerco trailhead of the High Desert Trail System. ”

John Geronimo
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3.0

Miles

4.8

KM
Singletrack

6,685' 2,038 m

High

6,584' 2,007 m

Low

205' 62 m

Up

165' 50 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

5%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

This trail known simply as the "Stem" provides access from the east parking area to the "6 Flags" intersection. From here you can go directly to High Desert Trail System First Mesa or take High Desert Trail System Connector to High Desert Trail System, 3rd and 2nd Mesa Loop.

Climbs gradually through high desert terrain and vegetation, crossing a broad arroyo along the way.

Watch for hikers as this is a popular access route.

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Local Club: Gallup Trails

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John Geronimo
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Trail Ratings

  3.1 from 7 votes

#5

in High Desert Trail System

#23107

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  3.1 from 7 votes
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Trail Rankings

#5

in High Desert Trail System

#533

in New Mexico

#23,107

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Rocks add scenery along this broad arroyo, but alas there are no technical features
Aug 16, 2014 near Gallup, NM

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Oct 10, 2023
Clare Shemeta
the East trailhead access does not really exist. we cruised around for 20 minutes the new road seems to have possibly wiped out all of the trail do… 0.1mi
Jul 20, 2020
R M
Nice beginner trail with nice scenery 3mi — 17h 45m
Nov 28, 2018
H Inabnit
Oct 19, 2018
MIKE Cordes
Didn’t bring my bike but we really enjoyed walking the trail here. I would consider it an entry level trail with enough in it to keep fun. Nice 3mi
Aug 12, 2018
Cody Gertz
Loose sand in spots, but other than that... Fast and fun 3mi
Aug 4, 2017
David Miller
Jul 26, 2017
David Miller
4mi

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