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SaveGallup is home to four riding regions, a bike park and three distinct hiking areas. From riding amongst the sage and pinyon forests in the high desert to the towering Ponderosa forests of the Zuni mountains, there is a lot of variety to be found. The High Desert Trail System is fast and fun with some technical riding on Third Mesa. Rehoboth is great for beginners and holds up well after rain or snow. When the summer temperatures heat up, head to the Zuni Mountains to find some shade in the pines and enjoy the 60+ miles of maintained singletrack. If your looking for primitive riding and seclusion, Twin Springs is fun to explore and the red rocks are one of the most fun things to ride in the entire area.
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- Mountain Bike
83 trails
- E-Bike
17 trails
- Gravel Bike
23 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
2 trails
- Horse
35 trails
- Hike
86 trails
- Trail Running
86 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
8 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
8 trails
Region Details
- 12
- 4
- 23
- 37
- 7
Region Status
Open as of Nov 8, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 89
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 83
- Trails E-Bike
- 17
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 23
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 35
- Trails Hike
- 86
- Trails Trail Running
- 86
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 8
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 8
- Trails Snowshoe
- 3
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 198 miles
- Total Descent
- 16,761 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,214 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,656 ft
- Reports
- 547
- Photos
- 183
- Completed Counter
- 4,949
Sub Regions
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Brickyard Bike Park
- 2
- 8
- 3
- 1
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High Desert Trails
- 3
- 6
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Red Rock Park
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Rehoboth Community Trails
- 2
- 7
- 2
- 2
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Twin Springs
- 1
- 3
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Zuni Mountains
- 4
- 23
- 2
Popular Gallup Mountain Biking Trails
• 60 ★ 4.0 • 5 miles • 255 ft • 272 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 32 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 126 ft • 254 •
The Torreon trail splits from the Plush trail and connects to the Strawberry Canyon Trail. It is a gentle grade with a few rocky sections but it is a moderate route.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 547 ft • 236 •
Starting from the Hilso Trailhead, the trail gradually climbs through a drainage to end up at Sheetrock Tank. It starts out pretty easy and sometimes there are a number of hikers, but it soon enters the trees, including a small aspen...
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 5 miles • 382 ft • 233 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 382 ft green climb. On average it takes 32 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 4.7 • 3 miles • 488 ft • 219 •
Connects the Mentmore Trailhead to 2nd Mesa. There are some great features on this side, including a slickrock section a a short punchy climb that many will have to hike. Can be muddy after rain and snow so best to stick to the southern...
• 85 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 296 ft • 213 •
This is the the classic High Desert Trail System route. Lots of great features that are fun both directions. Great views, a few tough climbs (going up) and plenty of technical featurs that are hard but not too hard.
• 90 ★ 4.4 • 3 miles • 242 ft • 212 •
The Second Mesa Trail is fast and fun with with lots of flow, a couple of switchbacks and amazing views.
• 85 ★ 3.8 • 3 miles • 260 ft • 207 •
Trail that connects First and Third Mesa trails. Due to the trail being on the north slope, this route can be muddy if there's been moisture.
Gallup Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 49 miles • 4,075 ft • 10 •
This is linking up ~50 miles in the Zuni's for a NMES group ride.
16 miles • 1,383 ft • 5 • Loop •
This loop takes in some of the more technical trails in the area while not being too hard. It starts with...
9 miles • 827 ft • 4 • Loop •
This is the classic way to ride the Strawberry, Tampico and Mikes Rippin trails and is great for a quick...
26 miles • 2,075 ft • 7 • Loop •
This loop is a great option for a sub 30-miler that is challenging and fun. The long descent down Sawmill...
21 miles • 1,520 ft • 3 • Shuttled •
The McKenzie/Sawmill Epic is a 21-mile shuttle route showcasing some of the most challenging and rewarding...
★ 1.0 • 15 miles • 1,034 ft • 4 •
New course for the 2025 Zia Rides 24-hours in the Enchanted Forest.
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Second Mesa (North) | Nov 8, 2026 @ 3:30pm (America/Denver) Nov 8, 2026 | Unknown | gcavy1 GALLUP | Major ruts and drainage issues on the... | |
| Second Mesa Connector | Nov 8, 2026 @ 3:02pm (America/Denver) Nov 8, 2026 | Unknown | gcavy1 GALLUP | Major erosion on a Royal Crossing on the... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| East Loop | Nov 4, 2026 @ 8:08am (America/Denver) Nov 4, 2026 | Unknown | CheapThrills GALLUP | ||
| Blue Flags | Nov 4, 2026 @ 8:08am (America/Denver) Nov 4, 2026 | Unknown | CheapThrills GALLUP | ||
| Lefty | Nov 4, 2026 @ 8:08am (America/Denver) Nov 4, 2026 | Unknown | CheapThrills GALLUP | ||
| Orange Trail | Nov 4, 2026 @ 8:08am (America/Denver) Nov 4, 2026 | Unknown | CheapThrills GALLUP | ||
| Otra Vez | Nov 4, 2026 @ 8:08am (America/Denver) Nov 4, 2026 | Unknown | CheapThrills GALLUP | ||
| Quaking Aspen | Oct 5, 2026 @ 3:36pm (America/Denver) Oct 5, 2026 | Variable | CheapThrills GALLUP | ||
| Quasimodo | Oct 5, 2026 @ 3:36pm (America/Denver) Oct 5, 2026 | Variable | CheapThrills GALLUP | ||
| Milk Ranch Canyon | Oct 5, 2026 @ 3:36pm (America/Denver) Oct 5, 2026 | Variable | CheapThrills GALLUP | ||
| Purple Haze | Oct 5, 2026 @ 3:36pm (America/Denver) Oct 5, 2026 | Variable | CheapThrills GALLUP | ||
| Turkey Nest | Oct 5, 2026 @ 3:36pm (America/Denver) Oct 5, 2026 | Variable | CheapThrills GALLUP |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| gcavy1 | add | report | activity #107457233 and 1 more | Nov 8, 2026 @ 2:02pm Nov 8, 2026 |
| CheapThrills | add | report | activity #107179819 and 4 more | Nov 4, 2026 @ 7:10am Nov 4, 2026 |
| dheras10602 | wishlist | route | activity #106706568 | Oct 27, 2026 @ 1:26pm Oct 27, 2026 |
| frgibson | wishlist | route | activity #106149533 | Oct 18, 2026 @ 11:11am Oct 18, 2026 |
| wcapital | wishlist | region | activity #106133995 | Oct 18, 2026 @ 8:19am Oct 18, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | thanks for the report. summer rains have been... | Sep 22, 2026 @ 11:22am Sep 22, 2026 | ||
| trail | logging operations and cattle have trashed... | Sep 21, 2026 @ 8:00pm Sep 21, 2026 | ||
| trail | Great conditions! A bit tacky from recent... | Sep 21, 2026 @ 7:57pm Sep 21, 2026 | ||
| trail | A bit beat up between Strawberry and Quaking... | Sep 21, 2026 @ 7:55pm Sep 21, 2026 | ||
| report | Delete. The crossing is there, erosion made... | Jul 29, 2026 @ 7:39pm Jul 29, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails96 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k19 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge9 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k19 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge9 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Gallup OHV Recreational Park | skill park | Gallup |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 83 | 190 miles | 15,459 ft | 66 miles | 2,215 ft | #1,407 | #11 | 178 | 546 | 18 | 5,266 | |
| E-Bike | 17 | 57 miles | 2,956 ft | 15 miles | 1,995 ft | #3,270 | #22 | 414 | 2 | 40 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 23 | 57 miles | 2,887 ft | 14 miles | 1,998 ft | #1,574 | #11 | 49 | 2 | 5 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 8 miles | 581 ft | 2 miles | 804 ft | #1,643 | #850 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 2 miles | 269 ft | 5,020 ft | 1,299 ft | #3,021 | #14 | 2 | ||||
| Horse | 35 | 125 miles | 8,743 ft | 40 miles | 1,722 ft | #419 | #14 | 92 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 86 | 198 miles | 16,719 ft | 68 miles | 2,215 ft | #1,316 | #16 | 5 | 547 | 2 | 265 | |
| Trail Running | 86 | 198 miles | 16,719 ft | 68 miles | 2,215 ft | #960 | #9 | 547 | 3 | 88 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 8 | 45 miles | 2,211 ft | 12 miles | 1,591 ft | #780 | #10 | 52 | 1 | 1 | ||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 8 | 45 miles | 2,211 ft | 12 miles | 1,591 ft | #563 | #7 | 52 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Snowshoe | 3 | 7 miles | 787 ft | 4 miles | 971 ft | 3 | 2 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 2 | 5 miles | 299 ft | 3 miles | 151 ft | 2 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Gallup?
Gallup has 6 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Gallup?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Gallup are:
- Milk Ranch Canyon (4.3/5)
- Third Mesa (North) (4.3/5)
- Third Mesa (Southwest) (4.2/5)
- Second Mesa (South) (4.1/5)
- Mike's Rippin (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Gallup?
There are 10 parking locations listed in Gallup. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Gallup?
The longest trail in Gallup is McKenzie Ridge at 13.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Gallup?
The best hiking trails in Gallup are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Gallup?
The best trail running trails in Gallup are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Gallup?
Gallup has a total of 89 trails. Of those, 83 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Gallup to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Gallup?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Gallup is McKenzie Ridge with 1,027 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Gallup?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Gallup is McKenzie Ridge with 1,328 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Gallup?
Gallup supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
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What bike services are there in Gallup?
The following bike services are available in Gallup:
- Trail Association (2)
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Gallup?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Gallup is Burke Trail with an average grade of 6.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Gallup?
Yes, there are 5 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Gallup. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Gallup?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Gallup are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Gallup?
Out of 48 trails:
- Clear / Green: 40
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
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Can I ride an ebike in Gallup?
Yes, Gallup supports e-bike riding. There are 16 trails in Gallup that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Gallup?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Gallup are: View all mountain biking routes in Gallup.
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What is the highest summit in Gallup?
The highest summit in Gallup is Lookout Mountain at 9,111 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Gallup?
The most popular Strava segments in Gallup are:
- Post Bacon Station Climb (1,974 athletes)
- Torreon w/ reroutes (1,606 athletes)
- End of Berma Steep Bit (1,058 athletes)
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Are there local clubs or events in Gallup?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Gallup directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Gallup?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Gallup are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Gallup?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Gallup are:
- Lost Lake Rim Trail (4/5)
- Strawberry Canyon (5/5)
- Second Mesa Connector (3/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Red Rock Park Campground Camping
- Quaking Aspen Campground Camping
- McGaffey Campground Camping
- Pyramid Rock Summit
- [art sculpture] Sundial Other
- The Elbow Overlook Viewpoint
- Pine Tree Overlook Viewpoint
- Purple Haze Overlook Viewpoint
- Continental Divide Overlook Viewpoint
- Lookout Mountain (9,111 ft)
- Mount Powell (8,704 ft)
- The Rincon (8,166 ft)
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