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A brief, athletic, and thrilling introduction to the desert—that you don't even need a fat bike for.


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4.2

Miles

6.7

KM

95%

Singletrack

6,160' 1,878 m

High

5,950' 1,814 m

Low

394' 120 m

Up

386' 118 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Features Drops/Jumps · Hike-a-bike · Wooden/Built Features

One Way Only: This is designated as a directional trail.

Overview

A quick one-hour loop into the desert and back with some jumps and a drop. Take a breather halfway out at a sticker-covered abandoned trailer house. Then enjoy the brief trip to rowdy town that Coyote Ridge offers before summiting The Escalator and returning home.

Need to Know

Coyote Ridge can be a bit much for newer riders. There are no rideable alternatives on that trail, but you can try to walk your bike if you need to.

Description

After winding up Middle Reservoir , turn left onto Dangerous D's Jump Line. Then eventually split left to the more-taken path up onto Jackrabbit Ridge. Follow that until you hit a wider road; there go left to head toward Coyote Ridge. After appreciating the trailer house, follow the helmet graveyard up onto Coyote Ridge. After four wooden jumps and a drop you'll eventually land in an arroyo. Start your steep journey up The Escalator, turning right at the top. Follow Bailout until you see the fenced equipment you could see from the parking lot. Look on your right for a fainter trail that will take you back to the parking lot.

History & Background

I'm not sure the story behind the abandoned trailer house. Perhaps someone will.

Shared By:

Bradley Turek

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Photos

Enjoying the beautiful desert views
May 13, 2018 near Enchant…, NM
Have a fat bike? This truly is fat bike heaven. Rolling some of Mariposa's Fat Bike Trails.
Mar 22, 2018 near Enchant…, NM
Some of the 130 plus miles of trails in Mariposa. Several views from a drone.
May 21, 2019 near Enchant…, NM
The side of an abandoned house trailer covered with stickers.
Oct 21, 2024 near Enchant…, NM
A sample of a huge trail system in this area. A fat bike is the best tool for these trails.
May 13, 2018 near Enchant…, NM

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