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4,820 ft
Distance
158 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:10:40
Avg time
143 ft
Altitude change
7,111 ft
Altitude min
7,260 ft
Altitude max
7,116 ft
Altitude start
7,260 ft
Altitude end
3%
Grade
-3.3%
Grade max
13.9%
Grade min
3,392 ft
Distance climb
846 ft
Distance down
581 ft
Distance flat
00:10:40
Avg time

Dot Grant Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Los Alamos
    , New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #59752 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11467 in Trail Running
    • #71013 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    April-November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Somewhat technical climb from north to south and slightly technical descent in opposite direction. Most often used to link Perimeter Trail to Bayo Canyon or Bridges Trail. Also used to get from Bayo Canyon to Three Bears/Guaje Road or to the Rendija Trail.

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  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 36 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 223 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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Feb 28, 2026 @ 9:35am (America/Denver)
Feb 28, 2026
Mar 27, 2025 @ 7:31pm
Mar 27, 2025
In great (albeit dry) condition as of March 2025.
Dec 26, 2024 @ 4:56pm
Dec 26, 2024
 some parts to steep but otherwise a good trail
Oct 4, 2024 @ 11:57am
Oct 4, 2024
Apr 17, 2024 @ 10:06am
Apr 17, 2024
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        Quick Loop North Los Alamos
        7 miles • 820 ft • 9 •
        Start at Bayo head and head over Baranca Mesa, then west joining Perimeter and down Woodland to finish
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dot Grant

        ▼ Where is Dot Grant located?
        Dot Grant is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Los Alamos trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.90818, -106.30137.
        ▼ How hard is Dot Grant?
        Dot Grant is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dot Grant?
        Dot Grant has 158 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,111 ft to 7,260 ft.
        ▼ Is Dot Grant a point to point trail?
        Dot Grant is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Dot Grant?
        Dot Grant is 4,820 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dot Grant?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Dot Grant. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dot Grant?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Dot Grant are:
        • April (29 activities)
        • July (25 activities)
        • August (11 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Dot Grant? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dot Grant are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Dot Grant?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Dot Grant. The trail is 4,820 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Dot Grant?
        Dot Grant is a very popular trail. There have been 1,301 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,266 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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