2.9 miles
Distance
261 ft
Climb
-264 ft
Descent
00:19:56
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Main West Loop Trail

Main West Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nambe Badlands
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Roller Coaster
  • Global Ranking
    #142557 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42139 in Trail Running
    • #23605 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

Beautiful views in a high desert environment. Singletrack trail with several looping options. Can be ridden in either direction.

Access Info

Parking at the trailhead on Highway 503. Enter at the gate.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Main West Loop mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -3 ft
  • Altitude min
    6,144 ft
  • Altitude max
    6,319 ft
  • Altitude start
    6,194 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,191 ft
  • Grade max
    -27.7%
  • Grade min
    24.1%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    2,792 ft
  • Avg time
    00:19:56
  • Avg reverse time
    00:26:26
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on Aug 31, 2024
Dry
Avg: 3.54 (3 votes)
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      Main West Loop Trail Reports

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      Aug 31, 2024 @ 2:27pm
      Aug 31, 2024
      Feb 17, 2024 @ 6:07am
      Feb 17, 2024
      		 A few wet spots in the shade, but otherwise dry.
      Jul 30, 2022 @ 3:42pm
      Jul 30, 2022
      		 Dirt was perfect! And the green from the rains make the desert so beuatiful
      May 9, 2021 @ 4:13pm
      May 9, 2021
      		 Nice Ride with amazing views of the badlands
      Nov 21, 2020 @ 3:28pm
      Nov 21, 2020
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 1 rides
      • 11 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 8 rides
      • 12 miles avg distance
      All
      • 94 rides
      • Last: Mar 16, 2025

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      Feb 18, 2021 @ 6:22am
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