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8.0 miles
Distance
834 ft
Climb
-834 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
5,539 ft
Altitude min
5,835 ft
Altitude start
5,837 ft
Altitude end
-52.1%
Grade max
30.4%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
This is the classic loop out at the White Ridge (or White Mesa) trails near San Ysidro. Starting at the parking lot, this clockwise loop follows the famous Dragons Back and skips the hike-a-bike, utilizing the lower double-track to connect to the central singletrack.
The climb starts along 'The Springs'--a series of standing springs seeping from the rock--and continues past a series of stinking, sulfurous sinkholes.
After a short jaunt on the doubletrack, the trail meanders through a series of optional bumps, drops and woops in a moonlike landscape. The remainder of the route continues a series of short punchy climbs and rocky descents up and down a series of times before a ripping fast descent back to the parking lot.
Detailed Description
Dragon Slayer Loop is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near San Ysidro New Mexico. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 834 ft with a max elevation of 6,035 ft then descends -834 ft.
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Stats
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Distance8 miles
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Avg time1 hr 29 min
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Altitude min5,539 ft
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Altitude start5,835 ft
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Altitude end5,837 ft
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Climb834 ft
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Descent-834 ft
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Grade max-52.1%
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Grade min30.4%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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Trail A | Full Trail, Mountain Biking White Ridge New Mexico
trail: White Ridge Trail A
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Jun 21, 2026
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Dragon’s Back | Full Trail, Mountain Biking White Ridge New Mexico
trail: Dragon's Back
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Apr 4, 2026 @ 3:30pm (America/Ciudad_Juarez) Apr 4, 2026 | ||||
Feb 22, 2026 @ 10:47am (America/Denver) Feb 22, 2026 | ||||
Feb 8, 2026 @ 9:48am (America/Denver) Feb 8, 2026 |
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