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5.7 miles
Distance
652 ft
Climb
-603 ft
Descent
00:32:45
Avg time
49 ft
Altitude change
5,526 ft
Altitude min
6,093 ft
Altitude max
5,590 ft
Altitude start
5,640 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-20.4%
Grade max
26.1%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,271 ft
Distance flat
00:32:45
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Forest Loop Rd Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Placitas Area Trails
    Placitas, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Lift (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Cibola National Forest

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Forest Loop Rd is a 6 mile moderately popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Placitas New Mexico. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 32 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 67 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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        Directions to forest-loop-rd trailhead (35.304240, -106.485920)
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        Jun 23, 2019 @ 5:50pm
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        KathyT_Fave2_Placitas
        ★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 1,228 ft • 32 •
        a route to include the Northern trails at Placiats with a great descent down BobSled
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Loop Rd

        ▼ Where is Forest Loop Rd located?
        Forest Loop Rd 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 35.30424, -106.48592.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Forest Loop Rd?
        Forest Loop Rd has 652 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 603 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,526 ft to 6,093 ft.
        ▼ Is Forest Loop Rd a point to point trail?
        Forest Loop Rd is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Forest Loop Rd?
        Forest Loop Rd is 5.7 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Forest Loop Rd?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Forest Loop Rd. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Forest Loop Rd?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Forest Loop Rd are:
        • December (3 activities)
        • August (2 activities)
        • May (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Forest Loop Rd? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Forest Loop Rd are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Forest Loop Rd?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Forest Loop Rd. The trail is 5.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Forest Loop Rd?
        Forest Loop Rd is a moderately popular trail. There have been 412 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 522 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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