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Sierra Vista Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. NM
  3. …Southwestern New Mexico
  4. …Las Cruces
  5. Dripping Springs Trails
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19.7 Miles 31.8 Kilometers


95%

Singletrack

1,360' 415 m

Ascent

-1,355' -413 m

Descent

3%

Avg Grade (1°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

5,131' 1,564 m

High

4,411' 1,345 m

Low

Shared By David Halliburton

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“A nice, scenic thread of singletrack that runs along the base of the Organ Mountains.”

— David Halliburton
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Overview

This is a scenic singletrack trail just north of town. The trail follows the base of the Organ Mountains south towards El Paso.

Description

The trail crosses a series of arroyos and gullies. The challenges come in the form of short, steep climbs. There are also sections of embedded and loose baby head rocks that will have you sliding on the way down and strategizing for traction on the climb up the other side. This route is north to south, then turns around to return to the start. The out leg drops in elevation that you'll feel on the return leg as you need to regain that elevation.

You'll start on the Sierra Vista Trail: Dripping Springs Rd. to Soledad Canyon Rd. and wind up on the longer Sierra Vista Trail: Soledad Canyon Rd. to Pena Blanca.

Contacts

Local Club: Borderland Mountain Bike Association

Feb 28, 2016: Moving Forward

Dec 11, 2013: Good things….bad things

Sep 13, 2013: Resignation

Land Manager: BLM New Mexico - Las Cruces District Office

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Feb 18, 2019
Anne Bo
did an out-and-back from sierra vista trailhead. a bit of a slog due to the loose rock. good workout though. 15mi
Apr 27, 2018
Chris K
decent trail - some difficult parts, particularly loose gravel areas and short, steep uphills. definitely air down your tires to make it easier.
Feb 23, 2018
Kevin Dominik
Dec 26, 2017
Evan Ely
Rode it thru, not as an out and back. Great trail! 9.8mi

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Stewarded by Borderland Mountain Bike Association
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  3.4 from 5 votes

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#1

in Dripping Springs Trails

#74

in New Mexico

#2,631

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On the trail looking at Pena Blanca. The top of the Organ Mountains are peaking up over the left hand side.
On the trail looking at Pena Blanca. The top of…
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Sierra Vista Trail near the Dripping Springs trailhead.
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Sierra Vista Trail near the Dripping Springs trailhead.
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