more stats
2,139 ft
Distance
94 ft
Climb
00:04:11
Avg time
96 ft
Altitude change
5,613 ft
Altitude min
5,709 ft
Altitude max
5,613 ft
Altitude start
5,709 ft
Altitude end
4.5%
Grade
13.9%
Grade min
1,995 ft
Distance climb
148 ft
Distance flat
00:04:11
Avg time

Cs23 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Placitas Area Trails
    Placitas, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #105824 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #97726 in Trail Running
    • #114310 in Hiking
    • #22178 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #889 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #659 in Trail Running
    • #1,061 in Hiking
    • #526 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Cibola National Forest

UN-official trail that connects Fenceline to Bootleg

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Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 38 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 670 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Status:
on May 24, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.55 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cs23 located?
      Cs23 is located in Placitas Area Trails, Placitas, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Placitas Area Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.30117, -106.48504.
      ▼ How hard is Cs23?
      Cs23 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cs23?
      Cs23 has 94 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,613 ft to 5,709 ft.
      ▼ How long is Cs23?
      Cs23 is 2,139 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cs23?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cs23. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cs23?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cs23 are:
      • December (46 activities)
      • November (44 activities)
      • April (41 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Cs23? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cs23 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cs23?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Cs23. The trail is 2,139 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cs23?
      Cs23 is a very popular trail. There have been 2,126 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,437 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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