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1,010 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:02:30
Avg time
18 ft
Altitude change
6,855 ft
Altitude min
6,885 ft
Altitude max
6,867 ft
Altitude start
6,886 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-4.9%
Grade max
10.3%
Grade min
449 ft
Distance climb
440 ft
Distance down
79 ft
Distance flat
00:02:30
Avg time

Floodplain Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Taos Valley Overlook Trails
    Taos, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #209644 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95370 in Trail Running
    • #312362 in Hiking
    • #28587 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,447 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #641 in Trail Running
    • #2,398 in Hiking
    • #707 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    BLM

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Floodplain is a 1,010 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Taos New Mexico. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 28 ft blue climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
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Jul 3, 2025 @ 11:16am
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May 16, 2025 @ 12:21pm
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May 6, 2025 @ 12:08pm
May 6, 2025
 2 inches of rain / snow mix May 5-6. Use dirt trails, not mud trails!
Jul 1, 2024 @ 1:46pm
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Aug 30, 2022 @ 1:29pm
Aug 30, 2022
 Major erosion observed on 08/23/2022. Sections of trail have experienced erosion from recent heavy rain events. Trail will require repairs and...
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      Short 5-miler at Taos Valley Overlook
      5 miles • 469 ft • 17 • Loop •
      Short 5-mile ride, leaving Slide Trail parking lot.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Floodplain located?
      Floodplain is located in Taos Valley Overlook Trails, Taos, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Taos Valley Overlook Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.32891, -105.71095.
      ▼ How hard is Floodplain?
      Floodplain is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Floodplain?
      Floodplain has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,855 ft to 6,885 ft.
      ▼ Is Floodplain a point to point trail?
      Floodplain is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Floodplain?
      Floodplain is 1,010 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Floodplain?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Floodplain. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Floodplain?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Floodplain are:
      • September (9 activities)
      • March (5 activities)
      • November (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Floodplain? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Floodplain are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Floodplain?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Floodplain. The trail is 1,010 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Floodplain?
      Floodplain is a very popular trail. There have been 279 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 329 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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