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La Maria Trail

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 4.0 (26)
  1. Areas
  2. NM
  3. …Southwestern New Mexico
  4. …Las Cruces
  5. Dripping Springs Trails
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“Fast and flowy trail southwest of the Sierra Vista Trail: Dripping Springs Rd. to Soledad Canyon Rd ”

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6.0

Miles

9.7

KM
Singletrack

4,995' 1,523 m

High

4,651' 1,418 m

Low

447' 136 m

Up

450' 137 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

8%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

This is a fun loop below the Sierra Vista Trail: Dripping Springs Rd. to Soledad Canyon Rd trail. You can get to it from either the Dripping Springs Rd or Soledad Canyon Rd Trailheads to the Sierra Vista Trail. There is also a short access trail off of Dripping Springs Rd about 1/3 mile after you pass the cattleguard that will pop you out onto the lower portion of the loop (NW corner on the map here - where the start/stop icons are).

The trail itself is well built and pretty smooth and fast. The cutoff in the middle gives a nice opportunity for a figure-8. This is a great trail for introducing new riders to mountain biking, and I've ridden it with kids as young as 8 who had a great time.

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Land Manager: BLM New Mexico - Las Cruces District Office

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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 26 votes

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in Dripping Springs Trails

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  4.0 from 26 votes
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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#1

in Dripping Springs Trails

#19

in New Mexico

#1,357

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La Maria Trails
Apr 13, 2021 near Las Cruces, NM
Quick break to enjoy the beautiful view.
Apr 28, 2019 near Univers…, NM
Parking area getting ready for the ride!
Apr 28, 2019 near Univers…, NM
Almost back.
Jun 27, 2019 near Las Cruces, NM
La Maria to Chippewa Trail Rd. Gate
Mar 20, 2017 near Las Cruces, NM
La Maria Trail offers buff singletrack through gently graded terrain.
Mar 19, 2017 near Univers…, NM

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Dec 28, 2025
South West Sasquatch MTB
Dec 5, 2022
Wade Elftman
First time bottom loop 3mi
Mar 29, 2021
South West Sasquatch MTB
Nice day to ride with a slight breeze
Jan 10, 2021
Josh Abeyta
Jul 6, 2020
Chris McFarland
6mi — 0h 44m
Jun 14, 2020
Chris McFarland
7.7mi — 0h 40m
Jun 8, 2020
Chris McFarland
6mi — 1h 25m
Mar 14, 2020
Dave Levine

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