more stats
1,257 ft
Distance
123 ft
Climb
00:12:33
Avg time
123 ft
Altitude change
9,309 ft
Altitude min
9,432 ft
Altitude max
9,309 ft
Altitude start
9,432 ft
Altitude end
9.8%
Grade
3.1%
Grade max
21.6%
Grade min
1,257 ft
Distance climb
00:12:33
Avg time

Leaping Lizards Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pajarito Bike Park
    Los Alamos, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #106418 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #892 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump

Mostly a trail for connecting the bottom of Natural Selection & Chupacabra over to Red Dog.

Single track that heads across the slope down through trees and ski slopes.

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BermsJumps

Bike Park

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Leaping Lizards located?
      Leaping Lizards is located in Pajarito Bike Park, Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Pajarito Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.89584, -106.39598.
      ▼ How hard is Leaping Lizards?
      Leaping Lizards is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Leaping Lizards?
      Leaping Lizards has 123 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 9,309 ft to 9,432 ft.
      ▼ Is Leaping Lizards a point to point trail?
      Leaping Lizards is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Leaping Lizards?
      Leaping Lizards is 1,257 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Leaping Lizards?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Leaping Lizards. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Leaping Lizards? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Leaping Lizards are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Leaping Lizards?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Leaping Lizards. The trail is 1,257 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Leaping Lizards?
      Leaping Lizards is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 927 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,054 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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