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      The Nambe Badlands feature singletrack riding in a high desert landscape.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Manager: Bureau of Land Management
      Nambe Badlands West Parking google parking directions
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      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 3
      • 6
      • 14
      • 4

      Region Status
      Open as of Apr 11, 2020
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      28
      Trails Mountain Bike
      27
      Trails Horse
      8
      Trails Hike
      28
      Trails Trail Running
      28
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      1
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      2
      Total Distance
      37 miles
      Total Descent
      6,696 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,827 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      7,523 ft
      Reports
      54
      Photos
      105
      Ridden Counter
      1,350

      Photos of Nambe Badlands Mountain Bike

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      Jan 10, 2023 @ 3:54pm
      Jan 10, 2023
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      Jan 10, 2023 @ 3:53pm
      Jan 10, 2023
      12 |
      Jan 10, 2023 @ 3:53pm
      Jan 10, 2023
      trail: Road to Lake
      1 |
      Dec 24, 2022 @ 12:50pm
      Dec 24, 2022
      trail: Road to Lake
      2 |
      Dec 24, 2022 @ 12:50pm
      Dec 24, 2022
      trail: Road to Lake
      1 |
      Dec 24, 2022 @ 12:49pm
      Dec 24, 2022
      trail: Road to Lake
      2 |
      Dec 24, 2022 @ 12:49pm
      Dec 24, 2022
      3 |
      Dec 24, 2022 @ 12:47pm
      Dec 24, 2022

      Videos of Nambe Badlands Mountain Bike

      razor's edge
      42 | Mar 13, 2022
      Nambe Badlands Dump Loop

      5:25 | 120 | Feb 20, 2022
      Nambe Badlands Downhill... Main West Loop...
      6:29 | 144 | Nov 4, 2021 , Santa Fe
      youtuber Cryptobiotic Crust Wonderland
      20:23 | 255 | Apr 30, 2021 , Santa Fe

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Neighborhood Access Trail
      Mar 9, 2023 @ 8:47am
      Mar 9, 2023
      Very DryTrail Running bmcwilliams
      Neighborhood to Vista View Connector
      Mar 9, 2023 @ 12:47am
      Mar 9, 2023
      Very DryTrail Running bmcwilliams
      Cerro Pinon Ranch Road
      Feb 17, 2023 @ 8:05am
      Feb 17, 2023
      Snow CoveredTrail Running First mile from the parking lot was good....bmcwilliams
      Arroyo to Cerro Pinon Rd
      Jan 10, 2023 @ 3:56pm
      Jan 10, 2023
      VariableLarge tree down across trail, blocking...raulesque
      Arroyo to Cerro Pinon Road
      Jan 10, 2023 @ 7:56am
      Jan 10, 2023
      VariableLarge tree down across trail, blocking...raulesque
      Loop back home
      Oct 18, 2022 @ 12:40pm
      Oct 18, 2022
      Very Dryvincetrail
      Forgotten Trail
      Oct 18, 2022 @ 5:40am
      Oct 18, 2022
      Variablevincetrail
      Castle Rock
      Oct 18, 2022 @ 5:40am
      Oct 18, 2022
      Idealvincetrail
      North East Loop
      Oct 18, 2022 @ 5:40am
      Oct 18, 2022
      Idealvincetrail
      NW Connect
      Oct 18, 2022 @ 5:40am
      Oct 18, 2022
      Idealvincetrail

      Activity Feed

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      user #3109723JeffreyDoolittleokariddentrailVista view and 3 more
      Mar 14, 2023 @ 6:03pm
      Mar 14, 2023
      user #804562bikeasyvotetrailBig Arroyo
      Mar 12, 2023 @ 10:38pm
      Mar 12, 2023
      user #3275934Jeremywis1wishlistregionNambe Badlands
      Mar 10, 2023 @ 9:39am
      Mar 10, 2023
      user #1615086bmcwilliamsaddreportNeighborhood Access Trail and 1 more
      Mar 9, 2023 @ 9:43pm
      Mar 9, 2023
      user #3043793TmyoshidawishlisttrailCorral
      Mar 1, 2023 @ 3:03pm
      Mar 1, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #3407035dowellmatrailNeighborhood Access TrailDo NOT park here if there are no legal spots...
      Feb 20, 2023 @ 5:04pm
      Feb 20, 2023
      user #3016019FritzalantrailNorth LoopEl
      Oct 31, 2022 @ 7:55pm
      Oct 31, 2022
      user #2644782johntoddpaxtontrailHigh FlowJust rode this “high flow” trail. I have...
      May 2, 2021 @ 4:46pm
      May 2, 2021
      user #1623279XtremeskiiertrailReturn to Short CutFairly new trail, soft and loose.
      May 21, 2020 @ 8:21am
      May 21, 2020
      user #1623279XtremeskiiertrailShort Cut FlowWatch out for hikers.
      May 21, 2020 @ 8:19am
      May 21, 2020

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Santa Fe Mountains 2 14 14 212 km
      La Tierra 19 47 2 115.2 km
      Dale Ball 4 61 416.3 km
      Aldea 116.9 km
      Caja del Rio 11 8 518.8 km

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2736 miles6,427 ft13 miles2,828 ft
      #5,975#2,58386544975
      Horse812 miles1,171 ft4 miles1,355 ft
      24
      Hike2837 miles6,696 ft14 miles2,828 ft
      #5,078#2,42454455
      Trail Running2837 miles6,696 ft14 miles2,828 ft
      #5,084#2,4261954459
      Dirtbike/Moto14,698 ft223 ft3,963 ft210 ft
      4
      ATV/ORV/OHV23 miles394 ft2 miles469 ft
      4
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