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4,370 ft
Distance
166 ft
Climb
-140 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
26 ft
Altitude change
6,788 ft
Altitude min
6,794 ft
Altitude start
6,821 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-29.6%
Grade max
36.3%
Grade min
2,244 ft
Distance climb
1,312 ft
Distance down
810 ft
Distance flat

Church Rock Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Rock Park
    Gallup, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #1848 in Hiking [+]
    • #6170 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #72 in Hiking · New Mexico [+]
    • #32 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City of Gallup/McKinley County

Amazing views of the sandstone formations as this trail navigates you up and around the mesa

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Nov 14, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Church Rock Loop located?
      Church Rock Loop is located in Red Rock Park, Gallup, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Red Rock Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.55028, -108.60387.
      ▼ How hard is Church Rock Loop?
      Church Rock Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Church Rock Loop?
      Church Rock Loop has 166 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 140 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,788 ft to 6,938 ft.
      ▼ Is Church Rock Loop a point to point trail?
      Church Rock Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Church Rock Loop?
      Church Rock Loop is 4,370 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Church Rock Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Church Rock Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Church Rock Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Church Rock Loop are:
      • November (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Church Rock Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Church Rock Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Church Rock Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 31 minutes to hike Church Rock Loop. The trail is 4,370 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Church Rock Loop?
      Church Rock Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 15 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 18 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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