more stats
2.9 miles
Distance
1,136 ft
Climb
-30 ft
Descent
00:44:40
Avg time
1,107 ft
Altitude change
8,675 ft
Altitude min
9,781 ft
Altitude max
8,675 ft
Altitude start
9,780 ft
Altitude end
7.3%
Grade
-8.3%
Grade max
53.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
791 ft
Distance down
1,037 ft
Distance flat
00:44:40
Avg time

Enlightenment Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Angel Fire Bike Park
    Angel Fire, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #184741 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #248079 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,343 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #903 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Angel Fire Resort

Excellent XC training trail and really the only way to climb to the top on singletrack. The trail itself is not difficult or rocky, it is just long and unrelenting.

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Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Enlightenment located?
      Enlightenment 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 36.38647, -105.27048.
      ▼ How hard is Enlightenment?
      Enlightenment is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Enlightenment?
      Enlightenment has 1,136 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 30 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,675 ft to 9,781 ft.
      ▼ Is Enlightenment a point to point trail?
      Yes, Enlightenment is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Enlightenment?
      Enlightenment is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Enlightenment?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Enlightenment. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Enlightenment?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Enlightenment are:
      • June (12 activities)
      • July (8 activities)
      • October (6 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Enlightenment? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Enlightenment are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Enlightenment?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 45 minutes to ride Enlightenment. The trail is 2.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Enlightenment?
      Enlightenment is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 594 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 703 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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