more stats
2.2 miles
Distance
79 ft
Climb
-202 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-123 ft
Altitude change
6,137 ft
Altitude min
6,265 ft
Altitude start
6,142 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-12%
Grade max
14.9%
Grade min
2,749 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,218 ft
Distance flat

Devil’s Tail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mariposa Fat Bike Trails
    Rio Rancho, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #354947 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #165014 in E-Biking
    • #247096 in Trail Running
    • #238826 in Hiking
    • #15875 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,070 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #568 in E-Biking
    • #1,877 in Trail Running
    • #1,972 in Hiking
    • #191 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Singletrack that can be accessed from Cranky Crow. Heads southwest over rolling hills to connect with Green Arrow. Also used by dirt bikes. Perfect for fat bikes.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Apr 20, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Devil’s Tail located?
      Devil’s Tail is located in Mariposa Fat Bike Trails, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Mariposa Fat Bike Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.39439, -106.76131.
      ▼ How hard is Devil’s Tail?
      Devil’s Tail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Devil’s Tail?
      Devil’s Tail has 79 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 202 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,137 ft to 6,265 ft.
      ▼ Is Devil’s Tail a point to point trail?
      Yes, Devil’s Tail is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Devil’s Tail?
      Devil’s Tail is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Devil’s Tail?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Devil’s Tail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Devil’s Tail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Devil’s Tail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Devil’s Tail?
      Devil’s Tail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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