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4.8 miles
Distance
1,240 ft
Climb
-816 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
424 ft
Altitude change
7,176 ft
Altitude min
7,176 ft
Altitude start
7,598 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-29.1%
Grade max
31.6%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
489 ft
Distance flat
Devisadero Loop ridden clockwise.
Detailed Description
Devisadero Loop is a 5 mile moderately popular expert route located near Taos New Mexico. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 1,240 ft with a max elevation of 8,285 ft then descends -816 ft.
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Distance5 miles
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Avg time1 hr 16 min
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Altitude min7,176 ft
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Altitude start7,176 ft
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Altitude end7,598 ft
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Climb1,240 ft
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Descent-816 ft
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Grade1.7%
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Grade max-29.1%
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Grade min31.6%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat489 ft
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I was overdue for an OTB ~ Devisadero Loop, Taos New Mexico
trail: Devisadero Loop
10:49 | 310 | comments: 0 | favs:
Sep 17, 2024
Recent Trail Reports Along Route
| status | trail | date | condition | description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 18, 2026 @ 9:02am (America/Denver) Jul 18, 2026 | Just rode the western side from Hotshots to trailhead across from Nogal. |
- By shariheier
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