more stats
1.8 miles
Distance
-565 ft
Descent
00:17:01
Avg time
-565 ft
Altitude change
8,154 ft
Altitude min
8,719 ft
Altitude max
8,719 ft
Altitude start
8,153 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-28.9%
Grade max
2 miles
Distance down
148 ft
Distance flat
00:17:01
Avg time

Bailey Canyon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cloudcroft
    , New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #49959 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #117041 in Trail Running
    • #335219 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #368 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #835 in Trail Running
    • #2,543 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat, CX
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Fun flowy singletrack through open meows off the start, then transitions to a fast singletrack decent though the canyon.

Access Info

Train Begins at the end of FR-568 and ends at FR-206C

Tags
BermsCanyonFlowyRock gardens

Trail Supporters

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Bailey Canyon Trail Reports

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Jun 18, 2025 @ 1:23pm
Jun 18, 2025
 Great conditions besides the gated off area near the top of the trail.
Mar 21, 2025 @ 1:35pm
Mar 21, 2025
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on Jun 18, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      bluetrailbimbo
      The locked gate is still there. I recommend going around it to the north. Narrow blue trail with some rocks.
      mac911 mac911
      Be careful, there is 3-4 big trees fallen on the trail about a mile - a mile and a half from the top. Need saw to remove them.
      Like the other comment says, there is a gate and you need to go around (some section hike a bike).

      When you past the gate, the trail is really fun. No features, just a flowy blue trail with little bit of rock. Be
      talleyman talleyman
      There is a locked gate 1/4 of a mile into the trail and there’s no reroute. So you have to hike your bike around the gated section which is about 1/2 mile long. There were no warning signs either. Other than that the trail was awesome!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bailey Canyon located?
      Bailey Canyon is located in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Cloudcroft trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.98802, -105.73097.
      ▼ How hard is Bailey Canyon?
      Bailey Canyon is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bailey Canyon?
      The trail has 565 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,154 ft to 8,719 ft.
      ▼ Is Bailey Canyon a point to point trail?
      Bailey Canyon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bailey Canyon?
      Bailey Canyon is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bailey Canyon?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bailey Canyon. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bailey Canyon?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bailey Canyon are:
      • August (7 activities)
      • May (3 activities)
      • June (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bailey Canyon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bailey Canyon are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bailey Canyon?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Bailey Canyon. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bailey Canyon?
      Bailey Canyon is a very popular trail. There have been 254 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 270 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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