more stats
4,820 ft
Distance
60 ft
Climb
-106 ft
Descent
00:05:12
Avg time
-47 ft
Altitude change
6,173 ft
Altitude min
6,280 ft
Altitude max
6,280 ft
Altitude start
6,234 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-15%
Grade max
12%
Grade min
1,585 ft
Distance climb
2,949 ft
Distance down
285 ft
Distance flat
00:05:12
Avg time

North East Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nambe Badlands
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #273574 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #334105 in Trail Running
    • #334930 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,697 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #2,396 in Trail Running
    • #2,541 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

Secondary loop off of north loop to get a longer ride. Passes by some amazing rock formations that are close to the trail and you can walk to if you want.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 66 rides
  • Last: Jul 26, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is North East Loop located?
      North East 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 35.93444, -105.95951.
      ▼ How hard is North East Loop?
      North East Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for North East Loop?
      North East Loop has 60 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 106 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,173 ft to 6,280 ft.
      ▼ Is North East Loop a point to point trail?
      North East Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is North East Loop?
      North East Loop is 4,820 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on North East Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on North East Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access North East Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to North East Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride North East Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride North East Loop. The trail is 4,820 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is North East Loop?
      North East Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 199 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 207 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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