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Southern Crossing

Intermediate
 4.0 (8)

A fine new connnector linking east (Cedro Peak) to west (Otero Canyon) Manzanitas.


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Map Key

2.2

Miles

3.6

KM

Singletrack

7,645' 2,330 m

High

7,428' 2,264 m

Low

348' 106 m

Up

148' 45 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Typically snowy November-February. Fire closures in the summer are common.

Description

This excellent new trail was built in 2014 to link the east side (Cedro Peak) to west side (Otero Canyon) of the Manzanitas.

The trail begins at Deadman, crosses "South 14" (SR 337), and then winds its way up to Lower Pine. From here you can go north or south with many options.

Besides its utility in crossing the highway and doing loops, it's just a very nice trail with flowing sections along the contours.

Be careful crossing the highway!

Contacts

Local Club: AMBA

Land Manager: USFS - Cibola National Forest Office

Shared By:

John Geronimo

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Photos

Southern crossing in the fall. Awesome trail.
Oct 22, 2016 near Pondero…, NM
Amidst boulders on Southern Crossing Trail
Dec 1, 2014 near Pondero…, NM
Descending into the valley
Dec 1, 2014 near Pondero…, NM

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