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      Riding area on A Mountain (Tortugas)
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      AKA: A Mountain
      Land Status: City Managed
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Feb 4, 2025

      Stats

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      Trails (view details)
      7
      Trails Mountain Bike
      4
      Trails E-Bike
      1
      Trails Gravel Bike
      1
      Trails Hike
      7
      Trails Trail Running
      7
      Total Distance
      9 miles
      Total Descent
      836 ft
      Total Vertical
      721 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      4,918 ft
      Reports
      4
      Photos
      7
      Completed Counter
      171

      Popular A Mountain Mountain Biking Trails

      • 65 ★ 3.6 • 4 miles • 525 ft • 68 •
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 44 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 75 ★ 0.0 • 2,290 ft • 18 ft • 30 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 70 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 163 ft • 15 •
      Connection from Tortugas Mountain to Soledad Canyon SUP. Built by volunteers from SNMTA.
      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 3,698 ft • 628 ft • 2 •
      Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today

      • 0 rides

      Yesterday

      • 1 rides
      Past Week
      • 9 rides

      A Mountain Mountain Bike Routes

      29 miles • 1,732 ft • 0 • Loop •
      2026 Jackalope Medium Route
      12 miles • 399 ft • 0 • Loop •
      2026 Jackalope Short Route
      • 4 miles • 323 ft • 1 •
      • 4 miles • 443 ft • 1 •
      • 8 miles • 905 ft • 2 •

      Photos of A Mountain Mountain Bike

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      Sep 19, 2019 @ 7:42pm
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      Nov 28, 2022 @ 8:01am
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      Videos of A Mountain Mountain Bike

      DH POVs in Las Cruces New Mexico
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      3:25 | 292 | Jul 27, 2014
      Mountain Bike Black Trail, Thrills and Spills
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      7:49 | 595 | May 10, 2020 , Las Cruces
      First time on the Tortugas Trail
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      6:09 | 669 | May 10, 2020 , Las Cruces

      Recent Trail Reports

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      A Mountain Loop
      Feb 4, 2025 @ 4:32pm
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      Recent Comments

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      GlennJ2digtrailA Mountain LoopRide counter clock wise no signage but many...
      Oct 22, 2021 @ 5:06am
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      LeonardOutdoorsNMtrailA Mountain LoopSeems like there's more baby head rocks after...
      Sep 19, 2019 @ 7:42pm
      Sep 19, 2019
      LeonardOutdoorsNMreportA Mountain LoopDry despite this week's rain
      Jul 9, 2019 @ 8:08pm
      Jul 9, 2019

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Sierra Vista / La Maria 5 14.3 km
      La Llorona Park 17.7 km
      Doña Ana 1 24 10 213.3 km
      North Hills 5 41 326 km
      Tom Mays Park 1 11 128 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike47 miles715 ft2 miles705 ft
      #11,821#674421,147
      E-Bike12 miles89 ft2,907 ft112 ft
      29
      Gravel Bike12 miles89 ft2,907 ft112 ft
      #4,612#2,04435
      Hike79 miles837 ft3 miles722 ft
      #13,561#10034180
      Trail Running79 miles837 ft3 miles722 ft
      #13,352#964149

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in A Mountain?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in A Mountain are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in A Mountain?
      There are 2 parking locations listed in A Mountain. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in A Mountain?
      The longest trail in A Mountain is A Mountain Loop at 3.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in A Mountain?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in A Mountain?
      The best trail running trails in A Mountain are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
      ▼ How many trails are in A Mountain?
      A Mountain has a total of 7 trails. Of those, 4 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in A Mountain to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in A Mountain?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in A Mountain is Observatory Trail with 628 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in A Mountain?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in A Mountain is A Mountain Loop with 527 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in A Mountain?
      A Mountain supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in A Mountain?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in A Mountain is Observatory Trail with an average grade of 16.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in A Mountain?
      The overall region status for A Mountain is Clear / Green. Out of 1 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in A Mountain?
      There are 1 trails in A Mountain that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in A Mountain?
      The most popular mountain biking routes in A Mountain are: View all mountain biking routes in A Mountain.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in A Mountain?
      The most popular Strava segments in A Mountain are:
      • South A: Fast and Loose DH (811 athletes)
      • North Waterfall DH (573 athletes)
      • Twisted Turtle Final Sprint (389 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in A Mountain.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in A Mountain?
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