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American Springs Loop

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.2 (6)
  1. Areas
  2. NM
  3. …North Central New Mexico
  4. Los Alamos
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“A nice singletrack loop on the plateau between Water and Valles Canyons. ”

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4.3

Miles

7.0

KM
Singletrack

8,354' 2,546 m

High

8,036' 2,449 m

Low

324' 99 m

Up

351' 107 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

22%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

Catch this trail from the South Perimeter Trail, after climbing American Springs Road (FS 181), or after climbing Water Canyon and taking the forest road over to the camp site.

The lower half is mostly easy and flowy. The upper half is a bit harder, with large embedded rocks on parts.

Contacts

Local Club: Los Alamos Singletrack Association

Land Manager: USFS - Santa Fe National Forest Office

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Trail Ratings

  3.2 from 6 votes

#22

in Los Alamos

#25557

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#22

in Los Alamos

#568

in New Mexico

#25,557

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On the north rim of Water Canyon.
Oct 20, 2017 near Los Alamos, NM
A golden day in the aspens on the American Springs Loop.
Oct 20, 2017 near Los Alamos, NM

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Sep 3, 2018
Speelyei
Top was rocky, and I was beat from Perimeter ascent. Lower half was more fun. 4.3mi

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