Sierra Vista Trail
Trail
19.7 mile
31.8 kilometer
out and back
95% Singletrack
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
1,360'
415 m
Descent: -1,355' -413 m
High: 5,131' 1,564 m
Low: 4,411' 1,345 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 3% (1°)
Max Grade: 14% (8°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
All Clear
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“A nice, scenic thread of singletrack that runs along the base of the Organ Mountains.”
— David HalliburtonElectric Mountain Bikes Unknown
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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.
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.
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