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14.4 miles
Distance
2,976 ft
Climb
-2,966 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
9 ft
Altitude change
7,063 ft
Altitude min
7,088 ft
Altitude start
7,096 ft
Altitude end
-56.3%
Grade max
59.1%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
5,174 ft
Distance flat
This route can be done in either direction. Either way there will be some hike-a-bike involved. The preferred direction involves climbing the West Chile trail, with excellent close up views of Shaggy Peak. Then you drop down into a beautiful valley and climb back to Trail #175. Then you have a stout climb up Trail #175 to the ridge. To add a "Stem" to the Chile Loop, you can continue up Trail #175 to the Glorieta Baldy fire tower. Otherwise, enjoy the fast descent down Secret to the Deer Trail and back to I-25 to complete the loop.
Detailed Description
Chile Loop is a 14 mile moderately popular expert route located near Santa Fe New Mexico. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 2,976 ft with a max elevation of 9,391 ft then descends -2,966 ft.
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Stats
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Distance14 miles
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Avg time3 hr 11 min
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Altitude min7,063 ft
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Altitude start7,088 ft
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Altitude end7,096 ft
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Climb2,976 ft
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Descent-2,966 ft
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Grade max-56.3%
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Grade min59.1%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down7 miles
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Distance flat5,174 ft
13 Reviews & Comments
ungod
I rode this on my e-bike and it still wasn't fun. Lots of great scenery, but definitely not a maintained or well-built trail. The uphill was miserable and I kept waiting for the downhill to be fun, but it just wasn't. Ride it for the scenery!
Zoonhollis
The climbs near the end of Trail #175 are stout indeed. Unless you're an Olympian, there will be some hike-a-bike. But the descent on Secret and Deer are worth the effort.
Kstrebor
I road it counterclockwise and was lost in five different occasions. I don't recommend this one.
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Physical ratingHard
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