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4,281 ft
Distance
139 ft
Climb
-198 ft
Descent
00:08:37
Avg time
-59 ft
Altitude change
6,207 ft
Altitude min
6,379 ft
Altitude max
6,307 ft
Altitude start
6,250 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-28%
Grade max
40.6%
Grade min
1,949 ft
Distance climb
2,156 ft
Distance down
177 ft
Distance flat
00:08:37
Avg time

Evil Twin Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Placitas Area Trails
    Placitas, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #122155 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #135730 in Trail Running
    • #130184 in Hiking
    • #36003 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,015 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #1,008 in Trail Running
    • #1,224 in Hiking
    • #866 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Cibola National Forest

An intermediate trail that parallels North Crest. Similar views and exposure but slightly harder due to steeper climbs and loose rocks.

Access Info

Tunnel Springs

Tags
ExposureLoose
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Apr 20, 2025
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Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
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      I tried to get on this trail from North Crest, but couldn't find the connector depicted at the end of this trail. I did find another connector depicted on other maps, so I added it to Trailforks.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Evil Twin located?
      Evil Twin is located in Placitas Area Trails, Placitas, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Placitas Area Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.29381, -106.43853.
      ▼ How hard is Evil Twin?
      Evil Twin is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Evil Twin?
      Evil Twin has 139 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 198 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,207 ft to 6,379 ft.
      ▼ Is Evil Twin a point to point trail?
      Evil Twin is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Evil Twin?
      Evil Twin is 4,281 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Evil Twin?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Evil Twin. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Evil Twin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Evil Twin are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Evil Twin?
      The estimated time to ride Evil Twin is approximately 9 minutes. The trail is 4,281 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Evil Twin?
      Evil Twin is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 22 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 25 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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