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 4.0 (7)
  1. Areas
  2. NM
  3. …North Central New Mexico
  4. …Río Grande del Norte National Monument
  5. Wild Rivers Recreation Area

“A well-maintained gravel trail that connects the camping areas and the Visitor Center. ”

Wil Parker
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5.7

Miles

9.2

KM
Doubletrack

7,584' 2,312 m

High

7,451' 2,271 m

Low

290' 89 m

Up

287' 87 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Family Friendly This provides an unchallenging loop to explore the area, especially if camping nearby.

Access to the Wild Rivers Recreation Area is $3/day per vehicle, or included with an America the Great Annual Pass

Description

This 5.5-mile casual loop connects the several campgrounds with the Visitor Center. The gravel path is about five feet wide. Minimal elevation changes and a smooth tread make this easy in either direction.

From the visitor center, the loop provides access to the Pescado Trail. As it works around, it accesses several hiking-only trails that drop down into the gorge (some with petroglyphs at the bottom).

Contacts

Land Manager: BLM New Mexico - Taos Field Office

Shared By:

Wil Parker with improvements by TMBA Taos Mountain Bike Association
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  4.0 from 7 votes

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Jul 2, 2020
J.M. Gwidt
Good gravel ride on a flat wide trail. We used hardtails, but a gravel bike (or any meaty road bike) would be fine. Be careful of the heat. 5.5mi — 1h 30m
Jun 8, 2019
Paula Aguilar
Great trail with wonderful views of the canyon, river, mountains and desert. Not technical trail and mostly gravel. 6mi
Feb 2, 2018
Matt Hage
Father and son day out. Doubletrack trail great for pulling Chariot. Great views into Rio Grande Gorge. 5.7mi
Oct 1, 2017
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