Name: Rinconada Loop Trail
Rating: 3.9

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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).

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Land Manager: BLM New Mexico - Taos Field Office

Shared By:

Wil Parker with improvements by TMBA Taos Mountain Bike Association

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Trail Ratings

3.9 from 8 votes

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in Wild Rivers Recreation Area

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3.9 from 8 votes

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Jul 2, 2020

Jesse 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

Gee Toe