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Pajarito Canyon Trail

 3 votes
  1. Areas
  2. NM
  3. …North Central New Mexico
  4. Los Alamos
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Length

2.6 Miles 4.2 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

1,394' 425 m

Ascent

-134' -41 m

Descent

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

26%

Max Grade (15°)

9,830' 2,996 m

High

8,439' 2,572 m

Low

Conditions

Unknown
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“A steep climb or great descent off Pajarito Mountain.”

— Taber West
GPX File — Driving Directions

Overview

Dogs: Leashed

Description

This trail begins near the top of the Nail Trail and starts climbing immediately. After a quarter of a mile it flattens out some, but is still steep. It enters a rocky section and the switchbacks begin for the next mile, as the trail climbs the ridge to the south, then the trail flattens out as it curves around to the top of Pajarito Mountain. The views are great from this trail, but it may be a better downhill for those that are not very fit.

Contacts

Local Club: Los Alamos Singletrack Association

Land Manager: USFS - Santa Fe National Forest Office

Apr 11, 2018: Santa Fe National Forest Issues Stage 1 Restrictions Effective April 13

Apr 11, 2018: SFNF 2018 Firewood Permits Available April 16 and May 1

Apr 9, 2018: O-Shaw Fire: April 7

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Nov 28, 2017
Hogan Koesis
This trail was sick! I descended down from the ski area and was super awesome descent back to town.

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Stewarded by Los Alamos Singletrack Association
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 3 votes

#8

in Los Alamos

#5781

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  4.0 from 3 votes
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#8

in Los Alamos

#143

in New Mexico

#5,781

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Near top Pajarito Canyon trail near ski hill
Near top Pajarito Canyon trail near ski hill
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Coming down Pajarito Canyon Trail looking east - Pajarito Creek is on the right.
Coming down Pajarito Canyon Trail looking east…
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Pajarito Canyon switchback
Pajarito Canyon switchback
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Nail trail from just above junction with Pajarito Canyon Trail
Nail trail from just above junction with Pajari…
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