more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
-630 ft
Descent
00:07:42
Avg time
-631 ft
Altitude change
8,505 ft
Altitude min
9,136 ft
Altitude max
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
00:07:42
Avg time

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
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #286532 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #430195 in Trail Running
    • #434116 in Hiking
    • #42560 in Horseback
    • #39510 in Snowshoeing
    • #32545 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #1,772 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #2,881 in Trail Running
    • #2,908 in Hiking
    • #1,031 in Horseback
    • #28 in Snowshoeing
    • #24 in Nordic Skiing
  • 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.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Oct 13, 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 long does it take to ride Amole Lower Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Amole Lower Loop. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Amole Lower Loop?
      Amole Lower Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 30 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 30 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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