Los Alamos Tuff Riders
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| Address |
PO Box 1422
Los Alamos,
New Mexico
87544
United States
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| Associated Group |
LATR Los Alamos Tuff Riders - Regional Admin Group
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The Tuff Riders are an IMBA Chapter located in Los Alamos, NM.
The "Tuff" in our name comes from the surface of rock that we ride on; not because we're "tough". In fact, we take great pride in welcoming riders of all ages and skill levels!
The Pajarito Plateau is the home of the Tuff Riders Mountain Bike Club. The plateau is capped by a geologic formation called the Bandelier Tuff. This unit is composed of crystal-rich volcanic tuffs (compressed volcanic ash) that were formed by multiple eruptions of the Valles Caldera in the Jemez Mountains about 1.22 to 1.61 million years ago. Most of the trails and dirt roads of the Pajarito Plateau are carved on Bandelier Tuff. We think that it provides a fun and challenging mountain biking terrain!
The "Tuff" in our name comes from the surface of rock that we ride on; not because we're "tough". In fact, we take great pride in welcoming riders of all ages and skill levels!
The Pajarito Plateau is the home of the Tuff Riders Mountain Bike Club. The plateau is capped by a geologic formation called the Bandelier Tuff. This unit is composed of crystal-rich volcanic tuffs (compressed volcanic ash) that were formed by multiple eruptions of the Valles Caldera in the Jemez Mountains about 1.22 to 1.61 million years ago. Most of the trails and dirt roads of the Pajarito Plateau are carved on Bandelier Tuff. We think that it provides a fun and challenging mountain biking terrain!
Parent Organization
Riding Areas
| name | trails | total descent | highest trail | total distance |
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| Pajarito Bike Park | 47 | -10,149 ft | 2 miles | 32 miles |
| Valles Caldera National Preserve | 10 | -1,976 ft | 2 miles | 33 miles |
| White Rock Trail Area (LANL) | 39 | -7,039 ft | 1 mile | 41 miles |
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Rides for any level of experience.
When you finish, buy these guys a beer. Several members take care of all the trails at Pajarito, and lots of trails around town.