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9.5 miles
Distance
1,086 ft
Climb
-515 ft
Descent
01:54:08
Avg time
571 ft
Altitude change
6,309 ft
Altitude min
6,910 ft
Altitude max
6,309 ft
Altitude start
6,880 ft
Altitude end
1.1%
Grade
-35.5%
Grade max
23.5%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
01:54:08
Avg time

Big Apple Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Aztec Jungle
    Aztec, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #93897 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #138150 in Trail Running
    • #132168 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Do not ride when wet
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden, Other
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management (Farmington Field Office)

This route has some great views Less ridden single track that is a lot of fun.

Access Info

The trail starts where Kinsey trail reaches Light Plant road. You cross Light Plant road heading north-north west and within a few hundred feet of light plant road the trail will start on the left side directly behind a well site.

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    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 22, 2019 @ 6:34am
Jun 22, 2019
 Fun ride. Good workout. Trail gets a little vague in spots. Rode it on a 29er and there is some patches of deep sand but very negotiable.trail...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Big Apple

        ▼ Where is Big Apple located?
        Big Apple is located in Aztec Jungle, Aztec, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Aztec Jungle trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.89664, -108.07183.
        ▼ How hard is Big Apple?
        Big Apple is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Apple?
        Big Apple has 1,086 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 515 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,309 ft to 6,910 ft.
        ▼ How long is Big Apple?
        Big Apple is 9.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Apple?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Apple. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Apple?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Apple are:
        • February (2 activities)
        • June (1 activities)
        • August (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Big Apple? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Apple are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Apple?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 25 minutes to ride Big Apple. The trail is 9.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Big Apple?
        Big Apple is a very popular trail. There have been 59 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 66 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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