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4.6 miles
Distance
940 ft
Climb
-913 ft
Descent
00:36:27
Avg time
27 ft
Altitude change
8,918 ft
Altitude min
9,742 ft
Altitude max
8,918 ft
Altitude start
8,944 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-41.6%
Grade max
55.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,591 ft
Distance flat
00:36:27
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Capulin Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Rio Fernando Watershed
    Taos, New Mexico
  • Ref Number
    #494
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #212399 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #97258 in Trail Running
    • #310301 in Hiking
    • #10853 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Carson National Forest

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Capulin Trail is a 5 mile moderately popular blue difficulty mixed trail located near Taos New Mexico. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 940 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 36 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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 reporter Drought and area fires have resulted in a forest closure. See taosmtb.org for other area rides.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Capulin Trail

        ▼ Where is Capulin Trail located?
        Capulin Trail is located in Rio Fernando Watershed, Taos, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Rio Fernando Watershed trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.39362, -105.46164.
        ▼ How hard is Capulin Trail?
        Capulin Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Capulin Trail?
        Capulin Trail has 940 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 913 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,918 ft to 9,742 ft.
        ▼ Is Capulin Trail a point to point trail?
        Capulin Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is Capulin Trail?
        Capulin Trail is 4.6 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Capulin Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Capulin Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Capulin Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Capulin Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Capulin Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 26 minutes to ride Capulin Trail. The trail is 4.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Capulin Trail?
        Capulin Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 25 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 42 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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