8.4 miles
Distance
660 ft
Climb
-671 ft
Descent
5,128 ft
High Point
-11 ft
Altitude change
4,687 ft
Altitude min
4,698 ft
Altitude start
4,688 ft
Altitude end
-22.5%
Grade max
33.8%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

One of the more typical and fun ways to ride the Socorro Single Track. For a shorter ride bypass Socorro ST Loop 5.

Detailed Description
SST XC Loop is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near Socorro New Mexico. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 660 ft with a max elevation of 5,128 ft then descends -671 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Nov 11, 2024)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Mar 10, 2024)

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
NMT Bike Club (www.socorro-trails.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    8 miles
  • Altitude min
    4,687 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,698 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,688 ft
  • Climb
    660 ft
  • Descent
    -671 ft
  • Grade max
    -22.5%
  • Grade min
    33.8%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
Avg: 3 (1 votes)
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Socorro ST Lunch Loop
Nov 11, 2024 @ 10:22am
Nov 11, 2024
Socorro ST Extended Lunch
Nov 11, 2024 @ 10:22am
Nov 11, 2024
Construction work still in progress. Some way-finding required around new powerline road and pads. Please avoid the area if there is active construction work.
Socorro ST Tea Time
Mar 10, 2024 @ 10:44am
Mar 10, 2024
Socorro ST 5 O'Clock Somewhere
Mar 10, 2024 @ 10:44am
Mar 10, 2024
Couple of overhanging Mesquite branches to keep an eye out for. Other than that, it’s in pretty decent shape!
more reports »
  • By robselinaTF Pro STA & contributors
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