more stats
3.3 miles
Distance
253 ft
Climb
-373 ft
Descent
00:25:56
Avg time
-121 ft
Altitude change
5,812 ft
Altitude min
6,027 ft
Altitude max
6,025 ft
Altitude start
5,906 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-24%
Grade max
13.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,979 ft
Distance flat
00:25:56
Avg time

Clarks Cutoff Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Glade Run Recreation Area
    Farmington, New Mexico
  • AKA
    Rock Drop/Hail The King
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #20008 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #349147 in Trail Running
    • #325776 in Hiking
    • #13560 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #144 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #2,496 in Trail Running
    • #2,490 in Hiking
    • #155 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management (Farmington Field Office)

Commonly used as another option to get back to Hood Mesa parking lot, it is fast and fun

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Faint trail

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 108 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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on Sep 21, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Clarks Cutoff located?
      Clarks Cutoff is located in Glade Run Recreation Area, Farmington, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Glade Run Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.82805, -108.13581.
      ▼ How hard is Clarks Cutoff?
      Clarks Cutoff is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Clarks Cutoff?
      Clarks Cutoff has 253 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 373 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,812 ft to 6,027 ft.
      ▼ Is Clarks Cutoff a point to point trail?
      Clarks Cutoff is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Clarks Cutoff?
      Clarks Cutoff is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Clarks Cutoff?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Clarks Cutoff. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Clarks Cutoff? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Clarks Cutoff are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Clarks Cutoff?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 26 minutes to ride Clarks Cutoff. The trail is 3.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Clarks Cutoff?
      Clarks Cutoff is a moderately popular trail. There have been 393 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 396 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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