16.4 miles
Distance
1,383 ft
Climb
-1,394 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-11 ft
Altitude change
7,309 ft
Altitude min
7,389 ft
Altitude start
7,379 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-21.8%
Grade max
20.8%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

This loop takes in some of the more technical trails in the area while not being too hard. It starts with a steady climb up Purple Haze and Quaking Aspen. Once at Sheetrock Tank, it tops out on Smokin' Handlebar for a few miles before getting into the rocky terrain of Quasimodo trail, which winds it's way through a series of small canyons. At Milk Ranch, the descent becomes fun and a little chunky with some technical maneuvers scattered throughout. It rides great both ways.

Detailed Description
Smokin' Haze Loop is a 16 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 5 trails. This route climbs 1,383 ft with a max elevation of 8,117 ft then descends -1,394 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    16 miles
  • Altitude min
    7,309 ft
  • Altitude start
    7,389 ft
  • Altitude end
    7,379 ft
  • Climb
    1,383 ft
  • Descent
    -1,394 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -21.8%
  • Grade min
    20.8%
  • Distance climb
    7 miles
  • Distance down
    7 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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Details

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

Directions

  1. Walk south on Purple Haze.
  2. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  3. Walk southwest on Purple Haze.
  4. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  5. Turn right onto Purplehaze.
  6. Continue for 100 meters.
  7. Walk south on Purplehaze.
  8. Continue for 200 meters.
  9. Walk southwest on Purplehaze.
  10. Continue for 200 meters.
  11. Walk south on Purplehaze.
  12. Continue for 400 meters.
  13. Walk northwest on NM 400.
  14. Continue for 30 meters.
  15. Walk east on Quaking Aspen.
  16. Continue for 20 meters.
  17. Walk south on Quaking Aspen.
  18. Continue for 20 meters.
  19. Walk south on Quaking Aspen.
  20. Continue for 90 meters.
  21. Walk southeast on Quaking Aspen.
  22. Continue for 200 meters.
  23. Walk southwest on Quaking Aspen.
  24. Continue for 800 meters.
  25. Turn right to stay on Quaking Aspen.
  26. Continue for 900 meters.
  27. Walk southwest on Quaking Aspen.
  28. Continue for 2 kilometers.
  29. Walk southwest on Quaking Aspen.
  30. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  31. Walk northwest on Smokin' Handelbar.
  32. Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
  33. Walk west on Smokin' Handelbar.
  34. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  35. Keep right to stay on Smokin' Handelbar.
  36. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  37. Turn left onto Quasimodo.
  38. Continue for 200 meters.
  39. Walk north on Quasimodo.
  40. Continue for 5 kilometers.
  41. Walk east on Quasimodo.
  42. Continue for 30 meters.
  43. Turn right onto Milk Ranch.
  44. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  45. Walk southeast on Milk Ranch.
  46. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  47. Walk southeast on Milk Ranch.
  48. Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
  49. Walk northeast on Milk Ranch.
  50. Continue for 500 meters.
  51. Walk south on Milk Connect.
  52. Continue for 200 meters.
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Smokin' Handelbar
Aug 19, 2026 @ 9:59am (America/Denver)
Aug 19, 2026
Lage tree cleared. Some erosion here and there but trail is riding great
Purple Haze
Mar 6, 2026 @ 2:34pm (America/Denver)
Mar 6, 2026
tree removed
Quasimodo
Apr 25, 2025 @ 8:09am
Apr 25, 2025
A little duffy from a recent snow storm but overall good condition and riding well
Purplehaze
Jul 23, 2023 @ 7:35am
Jul 23, 2023
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