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Ruin Mesa Trail

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  2. NM
  3. …North Central New Mexico
  4. …White Rock
  5. Los Alamos National Laboratory Trail
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“This trail along the mesa top offers great views. ”

Greg Weiss
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1.1

Miles

1.8

KM
Singletrack

6,500' 1,981 m

High

6,326' 1,928 m

Low

17' 5 m

Up

174' 53 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

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Need to Know

These trails are within the Los Alamos National Laboratory and are open to the public. Please honor any restrictions and closures so we can maintain access.

Description

This trail begins at the Water Canyon Overlook Trail, on top of Ruin Mesa. It descends gradually until approaching the end of the mesa, where it gets steep. Most riders will dismount for some of this until it joins the Lower Water Canyon Trail.

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Greg Weiss
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  4.0 from 1 vote

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in New Mexico

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