North Boundary Trail #495
Trail
9.8 mile
15.8 kilometer
point to point
Singletrack
Intermediate/Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
1,246'
380 m
Descent: -1,503' -458 m
High: 9,289' 2,831 m
Low: 8,030' 2,448 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 5% (3°)
Max Grade: 33% (18°)
Dogs
Off-leash
Weather
Current trail conditions
All Clear
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“Thrilling northern New Mexico "adventure" singletrack (read: goat path) and primitive logging roads.”
— Wheel Rider
E-Bikes
Unknown
Features
-none-
Description
The trail follows old logging roads that contour near the boundary with the Taos Pueblo Reservation Land before connecting to a surprisingly fun, if challenging, singletrack that descends to the Devisadero Loop Trail #108.
There are no signs along the logging roads, and signs along the singletrack are few and far between. In particular, about five miles in, the trail disappears almost completely as it descends a hike-a-bike ridge that desperately needs switchbacks. After this section, there is a series of long switchbacks that are easy to follow (once you've reached them).
Although this is an official FS trail, it more resembles a goat track at times. Route-finding skills and a GPS are a must, keep the MTB Project mobile app handy for on-trail navigation. Bear, coyote and rumors of wolves abound.
Many ride this as an out-and-back from the backside of the Devisadero Loop Trail #108.
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Contacts
Local Club: Taos Mountain Bike Association (TMBA)
May 27, 2019: Better Trails in June
May 21, 2019: TMBA Board Member Addresses Town of Taos Council About Budget
May 9, 2019: The TMBA Stoker – May 2019 Newsletter
Land Manager: USFS - Carson National Forest
Jul 7, 2019: 2019 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Selected
Jul 6, 2019: La Jara Prescribed Fire Ignitions Cancelled Due to Rainfall
Jul 6, 2019: Se cancelan las igniciones de la quema recomendada en La Jara debido a lluvias
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