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1.9 miles
Distance
279 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:15:45
Avg time
272 ft
Altitude change
4,259 ft
Altitude min
4,534 ft
Altitude max
4,262 ft
Altitude start
4,534 ft
Altitude end
2.7%
Grade
-9.2%
Grade max
11.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
233 ft
Distance down
3,363 ft
Distance flat
00:15:45
Avg time

Desert Dance Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Doña Ana
    Las Cruces, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #74264 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104252 in Trail Running
    • #307952 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Desert Dance is a 2 mile popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Las Cruces New Mexico. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 279 ft blue climb. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 27 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 318 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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        Directions to desert-dance trailhead (32.411140, -106.770980)
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        Shall we dance?
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Dance

        ▼ Where is Desert Dance located?
        Desert Dance is located in Doña Ana, Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Doña Ana trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.41114, -106.77098.
        ▼ How hard is Desert Dance?
        Desert Dance is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Desert Dance?
        Desert Dance has 279 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,259 ft to 4,534 ft.
        ▼ Is Desert Dance a point to point trail?
        Desert Dance is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Desert Dance?
        Desert Dance is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Desert Dance?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Desert Dance. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Desert Dance?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Desert Dance are:
        • July (30 activities)
        • September (22 activities)
        • August (17 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Desert Dance? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Desert Dance are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Desert Dance?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Desert Dance. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Desert Dance?
        Desert Dance is a very popular trail. There have been 1,403 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,497 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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