more stats
2.3 miles
Distance
970 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:37:04
Avg time
944 ft
Altitude change
9,614 ft
Altitude min
10,564 ft
Altitude max
9,620 ft
Altitude start
10,564 ft
Altitude end
7.8%
Grade
-20.2%
Grade max
57.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
666 ft
Distance down
413 ft
Distance flat
00:37:04
Avg time

Enlightenment (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Angel Fire Bike Park
    Angel Fire, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #326286 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118639 in E-Biking
    • #132466 in Trail Running
    • #79763 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,983 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #401 in E-Biking
    • #972 in Trail Running
    • #788 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Angel Fire Resort

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Enlightenment (Upper) is a 2 mile less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Angel Fire New Mexico. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 37 minutes to complete this trail.

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Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Enlightenment (Upper) located?
      Enlightenment (Upper) is located in Angel Fire Bike Park, Angel Fire, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Angel Fire Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.38142, -105.24653.
      ▼ How hard is Enlightenment (Upper)?
      Enlightenment (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Enlightenment (Upper)?
      Enlightenment (Upper) has 970 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,614 ft to 10,564 ft.
      ▼ Is Enlightenment (Upper) a point to point trail?
      Enlightenment (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Enlightenment (Upper)?
      Enlightenment (Upper) is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Enlightenment (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Enlightenment (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Enlightenment (Upper)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Enlightenment (Upper) are:
      • October (4 activities)
      • June (3 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Enlightenment (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Enlightenment (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Enlightenment (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 37 minutes to ride Enlightenment (Upper). The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Enlightenment (Upper)?
      Enlightenment (Upper) is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 73 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 82 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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