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SaveRaton trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking and Horseback. Scenery includes lakes. Popular destinations include Sugarite Canyon State Park and Climax Canyon Park.
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- Mountain Bike
13 trails
- Horse
2 trails
- Hike
22 trails
- Trail Running
22 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Dec 15, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 22
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 13
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 22
- Trails Trail Running
- 22
- Total Distance
- 20 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,245 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,469 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,266 ft
- Reports
- 24
- Photos
- 56
- Completed Counter
- 236
Sub Regions
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Climax Canyon Park
- 1
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Sugarite Canyon State Park
- 2
Popular Raton Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 358 ft • 20 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 358 ft blue climb. On average it takes 35 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 624 ft • 19 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 624 ft blue climb. On average it takes 35 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 546 ft • 17 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 546 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 38 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 225 ft • 9 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 225 ft green climb. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 3,780 ft • 189 ft • 8 • • hike
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail. On average it takes 22 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 163 ft • 8 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 41 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 3,780 ft • 0 ft • 7 • • hike
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,706 ft • 92 ft • 7 • • hike
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
Raton Mountain Bike Routes
3 miles • 481 ft • 0 • Loop •
Lollipop MTB loop just east of Raton NM...narrow singletrack with plenty of steps and ledges to keep you...
Photos of Raton Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Lake-to-Lake Trail | Dec 15, 2025 @ 11:55am (America/Denver) Dec 15, 2025 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | kozmonaut | ||
| Opportunity | Dec 15, 2025 @ 11:55am (America/Denver) Dec 15, 2025 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | kozmonaut | ||
| Ponderosa Ridge | Dec 15, 2025 @ 11:55am (America/Denver) Dec 15, 2025 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | kozmonaut | ||
| Wapiti Trail | Dec 15, 2025 @ 11:55am (America/Denver) Dec 15, 2025 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | kozmonaut | ||
| Wapiti Trail | Dec 15, 2025 @ 11:55am (America/Denver) Dec 15, 2025 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | kozmonaut | ||
| Lake Alice Trail | Dec 15, 2025 @ 11:55am (America/Denver) Dec 15, 2025 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | kozmonaut | ||
| Lake Maloya Road | Apr 27, 2025 @ 9:42am Apr 27, 2025 | Unknown | kozmonaut | ||
| Lake Maloya Trail | Apr 27, 2025 @ 9:42am Apr 27, 2025 | Unknown | kozmonaut | ||
| Access | Jun 11, 2021 @ 11:00am Jun 11, 2021 | Ideal | BenF1qzFE | ||
| West Climax Descent | Jun 11, 2021 @ 11:00am Jun 11, 2021 | Ideal | BenF1qzFE |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacek0GPNYz | wishlist | badge | activity #103913748 and 1 more | Sep 16, 2026 @ 7:07am Sep 16, 2026 |
| Opentrail | wishlist | region | activity #102914355 | Sep 2, 2026 @ 12:44pm Sep 2, 2026 |
| bottomout | add | photo | activity #94895098 | May 17, 2026 @ 6:14am May 17, 2026 |
| kozmonaut | add | report | activity #85608771 and 1 more | Dec 16, 2025 @ 7:11am Dec 16, 2025 |
| kozmonaut | add | report | activity #85608769 and 3 more | Dec 16, 2025 @ 7:11am Dec 16, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Gets pretty rocky and gnarly once heading down... | Sep 15, 2024 @ 2:26pm Sep 15, 2024 | ||
| trail | A few gnarly spots but over all fun trail.... | Jul 13, 2024 @ 2:49pm Jul 13, 2024 | ||
| trail | Nice trail well maintained | Jul 13, 2024 @ 2:48pm Jul 13, 2024 | ||
| trail | This is a wonderful loop. On the map they call... | Jun 21, 2021 @ 9:08pm Jun 21, 2021 | ||
| trail | Easy climb for new riders with a fun decent... | Jun 28, 2020 @ 6:46pm Jun 28, 2020 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Descent 2k8 awarded -
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Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
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 | 13 | 17 miles | 2,060 ft | 6 miles | 1,437 ft | #5,105 | #24 | 56 | 24 | 1 | 154 | |
| Gravel Bike | 2 | 1 mile | 115 ft | 2,730 ft | 669 ft | #4,166 | #1,473 | 1 | ||||
| Horse | 2 | 2 miles | 384 ft | 4,944 ft | 515 ft | #3,333 | #41 | |||||
| Hike | 22 | 20 miles | 2,244 ft | 7 miles | 1,470 ft | #7,607 | #40 | 24 | 1 | 69 | ||
| Trail Running | 22 | 20 miles | 2,244 ft | 7 miles | 1,470 ft | #8,204 | #37 | 24 | 1 | 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Raton?
Raton has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Raton?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Raton are:
- Opportunity (4.2/5)
- Ponderosa Ridge (4.2/5)
- West Loop (4.1/5)
- East Loop (4.1/5)
- Lake-to-Lake Trail (4/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Raton?
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What is the longest trail in Raton?
The longest trail in Raton is Opportunity at 3.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Raton?
The best hiking trails in Raton are:
- Hatzel Mine Trail
- Little Horse Mesa
- Trail to Mine 2
- Coal Camp Interpretive Trail
- West Climax Descent
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How many trails are in Raton?
Raton has a total of 22 trails. Of those, 13 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Raton to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Raton?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Raton is Ponderosa Ridge with 624 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Raton?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Raton is Opportunity with 769 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Raton?
Raton supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Raton?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Raton is Wapiti Trail with an average grade of 11.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Raton?
The overall region status for Raton is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 12 trails:
- Clear / Green: 6
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 6
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Raton?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Raton are: View all mountain biking routes in Raton.
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What is the highest summit in Raton?
The highest summit in Raton is Little Fishers Peak Mesa at 9,012 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Raton?
There are 2 notable sights in Raton. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Raton.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Raton?
The most popular Strava segments in Raton are:
- Lake Alice return (64 athletes)
- Wapiti Loop (22 athletes)
- Descend Wapiti, CW (22 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Raton?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Raton are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Raton?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Raton are:
- Lake Alice Trail (4/5)
- Lake Maloya Trail (0/5)
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