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2.1 miles
Distance
264 ft
Climb
-213 ft
Descent
00:17:06
Avg time
51 ft
Altitude change
6,145 ft
Altitude min
6,306 ft
Altitude max
6,243 ft
Altitude start
6,294 ft
Altitude end
0.451%
Grade
-23.487%
Grade max
16.907%
Grade min
5,173 ft
Distance climb
4,329 ft
Distance down
1,692 ft
Distance flat
00:17:06
Avg time

North Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nambe Badlands
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #108882 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #119290 in Trail Running
    • #303238 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

The North Loop features riding in a high desert environment. Features singletrack riding with viewpoints. Please stick to the existing trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 181 rides
  • Last: May 15, 2026
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North Loop Trail Reports

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Apr 3, 2026 @ 1:00pm (America/Denver)
Apr 3, 2026
Feb 17, 2024 @ 6:07am
Feb 17, 2024
 Mostly dry, but a few wet spots in the shade. Beautiful terrain and fun ride!
Oct 13, 2021 @ 12:49pm
Oct 13, 2021
Mar 10, 2021 @ 9:08am
Mar 10, 2021
Nov 21, 2020 @ 3:29pm
Nov 21, 2020
 A bit dusty, but beautiful.
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Status:
on Apr 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is North Loop located?
      North 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 35.93072, -105.96244.
      ▼ How hard is North Loop?
      North Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.451%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for North Loop?
      North Loop has 264 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 213 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,145 ft to 6,306 ft.
      ▼ Is North Loop a point to point trail?
      North Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is North Loop?
      North Loop is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on North Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on North Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access North Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to North Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride North Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride North Loop. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is North Loop?
      North Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 447 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 493 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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