Name: 2nd Mesa Loop
Rating: 4.0

2nd Mesa Loop

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Minor Issues 21 days ago

Mostly Dry: some soft sand and rutty spots due to the amount of rain we have received! History

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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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Trail wrapping around a hoodoo

Getting to the top of the 2nd Mesa!

Hoping I don't get flattened by a toppling HooDoo.

Don't become a Bobcat Bite.

Desert sandstone shelves

Switchbacks climbing up onto 2nd Mesa.

Shade break behind the Shroom-Rock!

Strange open area that you roll through

Trail junction sign/map with one of many, many…

Riding past the cairn nursery. When they are fu…

2nd Mesa Loop

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Out Here Pedalin Youtube

This is a nice little loop. Normally I take the stem to the six flags intersection and then hop on the connector to the 2nd mesa loop! There are a few challenging sections of the trail mainly because of the water washing out the ground. Use caution, as there are ruts in some spots! Also keep an eye out for loose sand! I've posted a video on my YouTube of the loop! You can check it out here: youtu.be/jsZnjux5ddw Sep 4, 2018

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5.9 Miles 9.5 Kilometers Singletrack	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

2nd Mesa Loop

5.9 Miles 9.5 Kilometers

Singletrack

306' 93 m

-316' -96 m

2%

10%

6,798' 2,072 m

6,635' 2,022 m

Shared By LeeAB Brinckerhoff

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