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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
Avg time
Forest Loop Rd Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPlacitas Area Trails
Placitas, New Mexico -
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Voted DifficultyLift (1 vote)
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeAdaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerCibola 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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Directions to forest-loop-rd trailhead
(35.304240, -106.485920)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Loop Rd
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How long is Forest Loop Rd?
Forest Loop Rd is 5.7 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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