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3.4 miles
Distance
1,011 ft
Climb
-1,460 ft
Descent
00:46:05
Avg time
-448 ft
Altitude change
7,573 ft
Altitude min
8,872 ft
Altitude max
8,023 ft
Altitude start
7,575 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-58.3%
Grade max
48.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
814 ft
Distance flat
00:46:05
Avg time

Mitchell Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Los Alamos
    , New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Hiking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #58279 in Hiking [+]
    • #66385 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Mitchell is a 3 mile popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Los Alamos New Mexico. This hike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a extreme overall physical rating with a 1,011 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 46 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jan 14, 2024 @ 6:11pm
Jan 14, 2024
Mar 18, 2021 @ 2:23pm
Mar 18, 2021
 Mitchel is fine Guaje Ridge is still snow covered on any north facing trail.
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Snow Covered
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      1 Review & Comments

      thienab
      Riding this trail is not recommended. Extremely loose and steep. Tons of switchbacks, none of which were created with MTB in mind.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mitchell located?
      Mitchell is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Los Alamos trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.93106, -106.3465.
      ▼ How hard is Mitchell?
      Mitchell is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 2.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mitchell?
      Mitchell has 1,011 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,460 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,573 ft to 8,872 ft.
      ▼ Is Mitchell a point to point trail?
      Mitchell is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mitchell?
      Mitchell is 3.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mitchell?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mitchell. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mitchell? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mitchell are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Mitchell?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 2 minutes to hike Mitchell. The trail is 3.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mitchell?
      Mitchell is a very popular trail. There have been 194 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 232 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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