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Los Alalmos Pipe Line Guaje

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  1. Areas
  2. NM
  3. …North Central New Mexico
  4. …Los Alamos
  5. Bayo Canyon
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“Gnarly climb to 9600 feet, incredible views, and gnarly downhill too. ”

Alex Mora
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16.8

Miles

27.1

KM

35%

Singletrack

9,725' 2,964 m

High

7,107' 2,166 m

Low

2,894' 882 m

Up

3,019' 920 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

27%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

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Overview

Intense climb along Pipeline Road to be rewarded with a singletrack downhill along Guaje Ridge Trail. The views towards different directions and the downhill make this ride awesome.

Description

Ride can be started from different locations, Pipeline Road is steep, gravelly and rocky. Guaje Ridge Trail is a singletrack trail with views to the north of New Mexico. Along Guaje Ridge Trail you'll encounter the Mitchell Trail for your reference it forks to the south while Guaje Ridge Trail continues to the east. Complete your ride via many lower trails like The Three Bears or the Cabra Loop.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Santa Fe National Forest Office

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  3.0 from 2 votes

#1

in Bayo Canyon

#4091

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#1

in Bayo Canyon

#128

in New Mexico

#4,091

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the fun begins, the climb was worth it after all
May 29, 2013 near Los Alamos, NM
Looking across to Pajarito Mountain Ski Area.
Sep 9, 2020 near Los Alamos, NM
Road cut -- good grip
Sep 9, 2020 near Los Alamos, NM
Through the burn zone.
May 29, 2013 near Los Alamos, NM
ouch, but not too bad until the end
May 29, 2013 near Los Alamos, NM
Guaje descent turnoff
May 29, 2013 near Los Alamos, NM

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Nov 3, 2025
Isaac
End of October, the Guaje Ridge trail is nearly completely overgrown with extremely large spiky plants taller than me. 18mi — 4h 00m

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