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American Springs Road (FS 181)

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 3.0 (2)
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  2. NM
  3. …North Central New Mexico
  4. Los Alamos

“A fairly technical doubletrack that then flattens out near the top. ”

Taber West
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2.6

Miles

4.2

KM
Doubletrack

8,269' 2,520 m

High

7,692' 2,345 m

Low

600' 183 m

Up

55' 17 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

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This is the old road into the Jemez that existed before Highway 4 was built. It is now a technical doubletrack near the bottom that flattens out a bit as it climbs up to the top of water canyon and intersects the Water Canyon Trail and ends at NM 4.

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Local Club: Los Alamos Singletrack Association

Land Manager: USFS - Santa Fe National Forest Office

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  3.0 from 2 votes

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in Los Alamos

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#24

in Los Alamos

#479

in New Mexico

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This video captures the descent of Water Canyon from its intersection with American Springs Road, and goes down to where it intersects with the "Reverse Traverse" trail just above NM Hwy 501. It's a ripping fun descent!
Aug 22, 2016 near Los Alamos, NM

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