more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
-630 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-631 ft
Altitude change
8,505 ft
Altitude min
9,136 ft
Altitude start
8,504 ft
Altitude end
-9.7%
Grade
-30.8%
Grade max
-2.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down

Amole Lower Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Amole + Woodpile
    Taos, New Mexico
  • Ref Number
    10A
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #228601 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #339774 in Trail Running
    • #349638 in Hiking
    • #24235 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

From West to East, it starts approachable then turn into a grueling hill of suck (in a fun way) as it approaches the upper loop.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 6 rides
  • Last: Jul 27, 2026
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Amole Lower Loop Trail Reports

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May 16, 2025 @ 12:22pm
May 16, 2025
Dec 14, 2024 @ 3:04pm
Dec 14, 2024
 I pushed my luck riding in this area, this late in the year. Too much snow and ice to make it worthwhile.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Amole Lower Loop located?
      Amole Lower Loop is located in Amole + Woodpile, Taos, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Amole + Woodpile trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.18998, -105.57511.
      ▼ How hard is Amole Lower Loop?
      Amole Lower Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Amole Lower Loop?
      The trail has 630 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,505 ft to 9,136 ft.
      ▼ Is Amole Lower Loop a point to point trail?
      Amole Lower Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Amole Lower Loop?
      Amole Lower Loop is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Amole Lower Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Amole Lower Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Amole Lower Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Amole Lower Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Amole Lower Loop?
      Amole Lower Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 23 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 23 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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