11.2 miles
Distance
622 ft
Climb
-622 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
6,575 ft
Altitude min
6,575 ft
Altitude start
6,575 ft
Altitude end
-31.7%
Grade max
17.6%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat

This route is a fast loop on a couple of the easier trails in this riding area. It's great for a quick ride after work or stretching your legs from driving. It's generally easy to follow but there a lot of side trails and doubletracks in this area. This area is also great for winter riding as well as after a rain.

Detailed Description
Calvin's Loop is a 11 mile popular easy route located near Gallup New Mexico. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 622 ft with a max elevation of 6,740 ft then descends -622 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 30, 2026)

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Stats

  • Distance
    11 miles
  • Altitude min
    6,575 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,575 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,575 ft
  • Climb
    622 ft
  • Descent
    -622 ft
  • Grade max
    -31.7%
  • Grade min
    17.6%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    4 miles

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Trails in Route

EZ Up2,080 ft
Otra Vez
East Loop6 miles
Orange Trail1 mile
Blue Flags3,353 ft
Lefty4,902 ft
EZ Up2,169 ft

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Easy

Directions

  1. Bike southeast on EZ Up.
  2. Continue for 300 meters.
  3. Bike south on EZ Up.
  4. Continue for 400 meters.
  5. Bike east on Neighborhood Connector.
  6. Continue for 100 meters.
  7. Bike north on East Loop.
  8. Continue for 200 meters.
  9. Bike southwest on East Loop.
  10. Continue for 200 meters.
  11. Bike north on East Loop.
  12. Continue for 300 meters.
  13. Bike north on East Loop.
  14. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  15. Bike east on East Loop.
  16. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  17. Bike south on East Loop.
  18. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  19. Bike north on East Loop.
  20. Continue for 100 meters.
  21. Bike southwest on Boneshaker.
  22. Continue for 50 meters.
  23. Bike southwest on Boneshaker.
  24. Continue for 500 meters.
  25. Bike southeast on Boneshaker.
  26. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  27. Bike south on RIP.
  28. Continue for 10 meters.
  29. Turn right onto Blue Flags.
  30. Continue for 300 meters.
  31. Bike northwest on Blue Flags.
  32. Continue for 300 meters.
  33. Bike northeast on Blue Flags.
  34. Continue for 400 meters.
  35. Turn left onto Lefty.
  36. Continue for 700 meters.
  37. Bike east on Lefty.
  38. Continue for 800 meters.
  39. Bike west on Neighborhood Connector.
  40. Continue for 400 meters.
  41. Bike southwest on Neighborhood Connector.
  42. Continue for 30 meters.
  43. Make a sharp right onto First Canyon.
  44. Continue for 300 meters.
  45. Bike south on First Canyon.
  46. Continue for 300 meters.
  47. Make a sharp left onto Neighborhood Connector.
  48. Continue for 500 meters.
  49. Turn left onto EZ Up.
  50. Continue for 700 meters.
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
mtb
trail: East Loop
85
mtb
trail: East Loop
88
mtb
trail: Blue Flags
84

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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East Loop
Jul 30, 2026 @ 11:04am (America/Denver)
Jul 30, 2026
Some earthwork was done near trail but is now complete. Trail is open to ride but be aware as there area few minor issues related to this as well as the recent rains
Orange Trail
Nov 7, 2025 @ 10:54am (America/Denver)
Nov 7, 2025
Orange Trail
Nov 7, 2025 @ 10:54am (America/Denver)
Nov 7, 2025
Otra Vez
Jul 23, 2025 @ 7:16am
Jul 23, 2025
A little sandy in some spots but the summer rains have been helping to firm things up. It rides great after a rain.
Blue Flags
May 12, 2024 @ 7:29am
May 12, 2024
more reports »
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