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Saddle Up

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  1. Areas
  2. NM
  3. …Central New Mexico
  4. …Albuquerque
  5. Placitas

“A more interesting option than the Powerline Road to gain access to the top of the mesa. ”

Ryan Johnson
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0.7

Miles

1.1

KM
Singletrack

5,433' 1,656 m

High

5,322' 1,622 m

Low

113' 34 m

Up

2' 1 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

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Description

This is mostly an old horse trail that makes for a great climbing trail from the bottom of Huertas Creek and Bad Motor Scooter towards all the trail connections at the Saddle Gate. Recent increase in use has made it much easier to follow.

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Land Manager: BLM New Mexico - Rio Puerco Field Office

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Ryan Johnson
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#22

in Placitas

#765

in New Mexico

#28,985

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