Mesa Trail #13

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Mesa Trail #13 can be accessed from the main trailhead or Mesa Trail #13A. The section shown as an out-and-back is fun when ridden downhill, but is mostly hike-a-bike if heading uphill.

The mesa loop is an intermediate cross-country trail. It is a very faint due to low traffic, with some loose rocks and trees but the grades are fairly constant. The view from the eastern viewpoint is worth the ride, and the north section of the loop is challenging when ridden counter-clockwise as shown.

The technical downhill section starts out smooth and flowy, then gets very steep and loose with water bars for an additional technical challenge. Once the trail joins the arroyo, it's character is more chunky and technical. The final section leading from the arroyo to the road is fast with some tall waterbars.

This trail is only lightly ridden and maintained lately so expect erosion and possibly trees blocking the trail. As with most Socorro area trails, it's pretty rustic and raw. Some way-finding and walking should be expected.