8.3 miles
Distance
615 ft
Climb
-615 ft
Descent
01:00:08
Avg time
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Alien Run Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaAlien Run
Aztec, New Mexico -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonYear Round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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
More Stats for Alien Run mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-1 ft
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Altitude min6,141 ft
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Altitude max6,560 ft
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Altitude start6,156 ft
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Altitude end6,155 ft
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Grade-0%
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Grade max-26.9%
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Grade min14.1%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Avg time01:00:08
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Avg reverse time01:16:20
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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Inadequate
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Alien Run Trail Reports
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 167 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 907 rides
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mike-j-gibson
(May 25, 2016 at 11:21)
(May 25, 2016 at 11:21)
A fine example of intelligent design in the evolution of trail building. The guys that put in this trail are genius. Fast, roller coaster, flowing fun with plenty of challenges to keep it interesting. Ride it counter clockwise as suggested for the most enjoyment.
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wgwestervelt
(Apr 26, 2019 at 15:58)
Well designed trail and agree CC is the way to ride it. Needs some pruning and some TLC as of 4/25/19.
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fatbottomgirl
(Jul 15, 2021 at 11:52)
(Jul 15, 2021 at 11:52)
This trail is out of this world!! It's well designed and lots of fun! The parking area, rest room and changing area are clean and well kept. A very nice touch. Kudos to all involved in developing this area.
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