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A doubletrack trail that connects the Fort Bayard cemetery trailhead to the Big Tree Loop.


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11.9

Miles

19.1

KM

Doubletrack

8,046' 2,452 m

High

6,194' 1,888 m

Low

2,391' 729 m

Up

544' 166 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

23%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Trails are for use during daylight hours only.

Description

This trail can be accessed at the Fort Bayard Cemetery. A small dirt parking area lot can be found near the entrance to the cemetery and a green Forest Service gate will indicate the location of the trailhead.

This trail is mainly doubletrack and is part of a historic network of trails that were important for the delivery of supplies to Fort Bayard back in the 1800's. The trail connects to the Big Tree Loop and can be used as an alternative access point to the Arenas Valley Trailhead. The trail can be taken all the way to Bear Canyon Road, which can be used to access the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) for further riding in the Black Range or to gain access to Twin Sisters mountain peaks.

Once past the Big Tree Loop, the trail is less frequently ridden and riders may encounter primitive riding conditions. Be on the lookout for horseback riders as this is a popular area for equestrian riding.

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Shared By:

Christopher Bare

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#146

in New Mexico

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After nearly ten hours and seven laps, the race is near it's end.
Feb 28, 2016 near Santa C…, NM
Amazing vistas reward hardened adventurers willing to travel beyond the safety of the Arenas Valley trail system.
Oct 5, 2023 near Santa C…, NM
Descending into Fort Bayard
Jun 13, 2022 near Santa C…, NM
A rare Honey-badger sighting. See him riding through old ruts worn into the rock over 100 years ago by soldiers transporting supplies down to the old Fort Bayard.
Oct 5, 2023 near Santa C…, NM
Riding through an open granite area along the Woodhaul Wagon Road.
Jun 30, 2015 near Santa C…, NM

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Oct 3, 2020
Kimberly Cox
Nov 20, 2019
Ale Gonzalez
Nov 11, 2017
Elissa B
Only did to just below the steepest section. Some nice camping for bike packing! A bit sandy and rutted in places, but still fun.
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