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2.9 miles
Distance
261 ft
Climb
-264 ft
Descent
00:19:30
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
6,144 ft
Altitude min
6,319 ft
Altitude max
6,194 ft
Altitude start
6,191 ft
Altitude end
-27.7%
Grade max
24.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,792 ft
Distance flat
00:19:30
Avg time

Main West Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nambe Badlands
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #124988 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #121254 in Trail Running
    • #111453 in Hiking
    • #3785 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,037 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #882 in Trail Running
    • #1,039 in Hiking
    • #18 in Winter Fat Biking
  • 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
  • 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.

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Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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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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on Aug 31, 2024
Dry
Avg: 3.54 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      2.7 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
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      3 ★ 67%
      2 ★ 33%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Main West Loop located?
      Main West Loop is located in Nambe Badlands, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Nambe Badlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.92501, -105.96299.
      ▼ How hard is Main West Loop?
      Main West Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Main West Loop?
      Main West Loop has 261 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 264 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,144 ft to 6,319 ft.
      ▼ Is Main West Loop a point to point trail?
      Main West Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Main West Loop?
      Main West Loop is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Main West Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Main West Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Main West Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Main West Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Main West Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Main West Loop. The trail is 2.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Main West Loop?
      Main West Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 342 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 357 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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