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8.5 miles
Distance
667 ft
Climb
-668 ft
Descent
01:04:56
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
6,138 ft
Altitude min
6,566 ft
Altitude max
6,154 ft
Altitude start
6,152 ft
Altitude end
-28%
Grade max
27.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
5 miles
Distance flat
01:04:56
Avg time
Alien Run Loop Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaAlien Run
Aztec, New Mexico -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionOne Direction[+]
- One Direction for Trail Running
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonYear Round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerBureau of Land Management (Farmington Field Office)
This trail is in Hart Canyon, at the site of a supposed UFO crash from back in the 40's. This is a ten mile one-way loop that takes you in and out of the Juniper trees, and along the slick rock shelves of the canyon. At the Eastern end of the loop is the Alien Monument where you will find a brief history of the site. Terrain variation is what makes this trail great, and will have something for everyone.
Access Info
Headed North on Hwy 550, turn right at MM 164 and stay to the left. Continue down the dirt road until you reach CR 2575, then turn left. At that intersection is a Natural Gas processing station, you can't miss it. Head up to the top of the hill, cross the cattle guard, make an immediate right down the one lane road to the trail head.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 5 rides
- 9 miles average
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- 647 rides
- Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Directions to alien-run-loop trailhead
(36.877890, -107.891620)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alien Run Loop
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Where is Alien Run Loop located?
Alien Run Loop is located in Alien Run, Aztec, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Alien Run trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.87789, -107.89162.
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How hard is Alien Run Loop?
Alien Run Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Alien Run Loop?
Alien Run Loop has 667 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 668 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,138 ft to 6,566 ft.
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Is Alien Run Loop a point to point trail?
Yes, Alien Run Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
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