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1.5 miles
Distance
850 ft
Climb
00:30:11
Avg time
850 ft
Altitude change
7,208 ft
Altitude min
8,059 ft
Altitude max
7,208 ft
Altitude start
8,058 ft
Altitude end
10.6%
Grade
-0.6%
Grade max
65.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
220 ft
Distance flat
00:30:11
Avg time

Hotshots Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rio Fernando Watershed
    Taos, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #176393 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47026 in Trail Running
    • #312394 in Hiking
    • #11538 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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Hotshots is a 2 mile popular black diamond 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 850 ft blue climb. On average it takes 30 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Jul 15, 2026 @ 1:21pm (America/Denver)
Jul 15, 2026
Jul 13, 2026 @ 8:30am (America/Denver)
Jul 13, 2026
 Fire crew been busy on lower section with significant thinning. Looks like a fire break south of the Pueblo. Trail loose and arid in many sections.
Mar 31, 2026 @ 3:11pm (America/Denver)
Mar 31, 2026
Jul 26, 2025 @ 7:41am
Jul 26, 2025
 Best before sun rises over the mountains so you're not riding directly into it. Punchy climbs, mostly all rideable except the last pitch which is...
Jul 12, 2022 @ 11:25am
Jul 12, 2022
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Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hotshots

        ▼ Where is Hotshots located?
        Hotshots is located in Rio Fernando Watershed, Taos, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Rio Fernando Watershed trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.39812, -105.54857.
        ▼ How hard is Hotshots?
        Hotshots is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hotshots?
        Hotshots has 850 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 7,208 ft to 8,059 ft.
        ▼ Is Hotshots a point to point trail?
        Hotshots is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Hotshots?
        Hotshots is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hotshots?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hotshots. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hotshots?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hotshots are:
        • June (1 activities)
        • October (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Hotshots? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hotshots are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hotshots?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride Hotshots. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Hotshots?
        Hotshots is a very popular trail. There have been 159 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 177 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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