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2nd Mesa Loop

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  2. NM
  3. …Northwestern New Mexico
  4. …Gallup
  5. High Desert Trail System
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Length

5.9 Miles 9.5 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

306' 93 m

Ascent

-316' -96 m

Descent

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

6,798' 2,072 m

High

6,635' 2,022 m

Low

Conditions

Unknown
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“Twisting singletrack around the middle mesa. ”

— LeeAB Brinckerhoff
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The 2nd Mesa is generally fast and smooth riding. There are the occasional sand traps to deal with but they tend to be quite short. There are some fun sections riding near the mesa edge on the southwestern side of the loop, while the northern side has some nice rock features, exposed bedrock and steps.

This is a great option to make rides longer from either the 3rd or 1st Mesa's. Trail Junctions #6 and #5 are at either end of this loop.

Contacts

Local Club: Gallup Trails

Land Manager: McKinley County

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May 11, 2014
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Trail wrapping around a hoodoo
Trail wrapping around a hoodoo
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Hoping I don't get flattened by a toppling HooDoo.
Hoping I don't get flattened by a toppling HooDoo.
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Don't become a Bobcat Bite.
Don't become a Bobcat Bite.
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Desert sandstone shelves
Desert sandstone shelves
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Switchbacks climbing up onto 2nd Mesa.
Switchbacks climbing up onto 2nd Mesa.
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Shade break behind the Shroom-Rock!
Shade break behind the Shroom-Rock!
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