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5.7 miles
Distance
652 ft
Climb
-603 ft
Descent
00:39:27
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
00:39:27
Avg time

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
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Cibola National Forest

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AI Generated Description

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 39 minutes to complete this trail.

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Forest Loop Rd Trail Reports

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Sep 27, 2026 @ 9:16am (America/Denver)
Sep 27, 2026
 More wash off of top surface due to recent rains exposing more rock. Road is becoming more techincal. A couple of areas of road-wide puddles and mud.
Sep 20, 2026 @ 9:18am (America/Ciudad_Juarez)
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Aug 2, 2026 @ 7:58am (America/Ciudad_Juarez)
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Jul 26, 2026 @ 7:36am (America/Ciudad_Juarez)
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Jul 19, 2026 @ 8:59am (America/Ciudad_Juarez)
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Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      ★ 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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      1 Review & Comments

      ChubbyTrekker
      A good ride just under 6 miles long. Going counterclockwise from the parking lot it's an nice little up/down for the first couple miles or so then a gradual incline for the next 1.5 miles and you finish with nice banger of a downhill about 1.5 miles long back to the parking lot. Good for beginners and those of less physical prowess like myself.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 39 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 433 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 547 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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