25.8 miles
Distance
2,075 ft
Climb
-2,067 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
7 ft
Altitude change
7,270 ft
Altitude min
7,788 ft
Altitude start
7,795 ft
Altitude end
-24.5%
Grade max
25.1%
Grade min
12 miles
Distance climb
11 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat

This loop is a great option for a sub 30-miler that is challenging and fun. The long descent down Sawmill and Purple Haze is fun while the climb up Milk Ranch and Quasimodo are tough. The route ends with a good long decent down Plush and Torreon.

Detailed Description
Outer Limits is a 26 mile popular intermediate route located near Gallup New Mexico. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 2,075 ft with a max elevation of 8,271 ft then descends -2,067 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    26 miles
  • Altitude min
    7,270 ft
  • Altitude start
    7,788 ft
  • Altitude end
    7,795 ft
  • Climb
    2,075 ft
  • Descent
    -2,067 ft
  • Grade max
    -24.5%
  • Grade min
    25.1%
  • Distance climb
    12 miles
  • Distance down
    11 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles

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  • Riding area
    Zuni Mountains
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Walk north on Strawberry Canyon.
  2. Continue for 40 meters.
  3. Walk east on McGaffey L Road.
  4. Continue for 400 meters.
  5. Walk northwest on Train Canyon Road.
  6. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  7. Walk north on Train Canyon Road.
  8. Continue for 30 meters.
  9. Keep left to take Sawmill.
  10. Continue for 100 meters.
  11. Walk southwest on Sawmill.
  12. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  13. Walk northwest on Sawmill.
  14. Continue for 5 kilometers.
  15. Walk northwest on Sawmill.
  16. Continue for 400 meters.
  17. Bear right onto Purple Haze.
  18. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  19. Walk northeast on Purple Haze.
  20. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  21. Turn right onto NM 400.
  22. Continue for 200 meters.
  23. Walk west on Milk Connect.
  24. Continue for 100 meters.
  25. Turn right onto Milk Ranch.
  26. Continue for 600 meters.
  27. Walk southwest on Milk Ranch.
  28. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  29. Walk south on Milk Ranch.
  30. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  31. Turn right onto Quasimodo.
  32. Continue for 60 meters.
  33. Walk southwest on Quasimodo.
  34. Continue for 900 meters.
  35. Walk southeast on Quasimodo.
  36. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  37. Turn left onto Berma Trail.
  38. Continue for 100 meters.
  39. Walk west on Berma Trail.
  40. Continue for 100 meters.
  41. Turn left to stay on Berma Trail.
  42. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  43. Keep left to take Smokin' Handelbar.
  44. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  45. Keep left to stay on Smokin' Handelbar.
  46. Continue for 500 meters.
  47. Walk south on Smokin' Handelbar.
  48. Continue for 800 meters.
  49. Turn right onto Quaking Aspen.
  50. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  51. Walk south on Plush.
  52. Continue for 5 kilometers.
  53. Walk east on Torreon.
  54. Continue for 500 meters.
  55. Walk southeast on Torreon.
  56. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  57. Walk east on Torreon.
  58. Continue for 20 meters.
  59. Walk west on Strawberry Canyon.
  60. Continue for 200 meters.
  61. Walk north on Strawberry Canyon.
  62. Continue for 900 meters.
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Milk Ranch Canyon
    Jun 8, 2026 @ 8:09pm (America/Denver)
    Jun 8, 2026
    		Could use a lil brushing backside
    Torreon
    Mar 12, 2026 @ 4:12pm (America/Denver)
    Mar 12, 2026
    		Dry with a few soft spots here and there.
    Purple Haze
    Mar 6, 2026 @ 2:34pm (America/Denver)
    Mar 6, 2026
    		tree removed
    Smokin' Handelbar
    Aug 13, 2025 @ 8:43am
    Aug 13, 2025
    Sawmill
    Jun 23, 2025 @ 7:14am
    Jun 23, 2025
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