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American Springs Loop

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

4.3 Miles 7.0 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

324' 99 m

Ascent

-351' -107 m

Descent

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

22%

Max Grade (12°)

8,354' 2,546 m

High

8,036' 2,449 m

Low

Conditions

Unknown
History
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“A nice singletrack loop on the plateau between Water and Valles Canyons. ”

— tuff riders
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Description [Suggest Changes]

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

Jun 13, 2018: Rio Chama through SFNF Remains Closed

Jun 7, 2018: Forest Targets Underprivileged Youth for Opportunities

Jun 6, 2018: Select Ranger District Offices to Close for June Training

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Stewarded by Los Alamos Singletrack Association
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  3.0 from 5 votes

#21

in Los Alamos

#13439

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#21

in Los Alamos

#346

in New Mexico

#13,439

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On the north rim of Water Canyon.
On the north rim of Water Canyon.
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A golden day in the aspens on the American Springs Loop.
A golden day in the aspens on the American Spri…
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