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South Boundary BigRide Course - 2017

 4 votes
  1. Areas
  2. NM
  3. …Northeastern New Mexico
  4. …Angel Fire
  5. Angel Fire Resort and Bike Park
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Length

41.0 Miles 66.0 Kilometers


85%

Singletrack

Elevation

4,280' 1,304 m

Ascent

-5,827' -1,776 m

Descent

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

23%

Max Grade (13°)

10,718' 3,267 m

High

7,019' 2,140 m

Low

Conditions

Unknown
History
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“The course for the 2017 South Boundary BigRide - Angel Fire to Taos.”

— Seth Bush
GPX File — Driving Directions

Overview

Trails are only rideable in the summer and early fall.
This course takes in some of the most beautiful scenery in Northern New Mexico. Sweeping views, amazing singletrack, corridors of Aspens; the course has it all.

Need to Know

Bring wet weather gear in the summer, as afternoon monsoons are likely. They can drop the temperature quickly.

Description

The course starts at Angel Fire Resort. It then takes in some of the best parts of the Greenbelt trails before heading up the dirt roads to Elliot Barker trail. It then works its way up and up to the South Boundary Trail #164. Riders then enjoy pristine backcountry singletrack all the way to back to Taos. It is an epic ride, fully supported and marked by the folks at Zia Rides.

Contacts

Local Club: Del Norte MTB Alliance

Land Manager: USFS - Carson National Forest

Apr 16, 2018: Public Urged to Practice Good Fire Prevention

Apr 10, 2018: Closure Lifted near Loop Road Prescribed Fire

Apr 8, 2018: Carson National Forest to Provide Fire Season Outlook Presentation

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Jul 22, 2017
Andrew Nelson
South Boundary Bigride with Zia Rides. https://app.lap.io/event/2017-south-boundary-bigride/results 40mi — 5h 47m
Jul 21, 2017
David Roe
Cool. Dry for now

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Stewarded by Del Norte MTB Alliance
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Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 4 votes

#3

in Angel Fire Resort and Bike Park

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Bridge crossing a drainage on the Coyote trail. Rider: Shari Heier.
Bridge crossing a drainage on the Coyote trail.…
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The best Monday ever.
The best Monday ever.
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Hittin' booters and poppin' wheelies coming down the SBT outside of Angel Fire, NM!
Hittin' booters and poppin' wheelies coming dow…
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Don't underestimate the "valley trails" in Angel Fire - lots of fun to be had!
Don't underestimate the "valley trails" in Ange…
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Ripping singletrack at the top of the South Boundary Trail!
Ripping singletrack at the top of the South Bou…
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Such sweet singletrack on Heaven on Earth... the trail deserves its name!
Such sweet singletrack on Heaven on Earth... th…
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Aspen on the South Boundary Trail
Aspen on the South Boundary Trail
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Very fast downhill section under the forest canopy. Lots of fun.
Very fast downhill section under the forest can…
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