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3.9 miles
Distance
214 ft
Climb
-177 ft
Descent
00:10:10
Avg time
36 ft
Altitude change
6,692 ft
Altitude min
6,808 ft
Altitude max
6,733 ft
Altitude start
6,768 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-16.2%
Grade max
13%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,385 ft
Distance flat
00:10:10
Avg time

Petaca Point Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Taos
    , New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #368167 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #126522 in Trail Running
    • #139135 in Hiking
    • #22958 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,147 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #925 in Trail Running
    • #1,321 in Hiking
    • #556 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM

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Petaca Point is a 4 mile less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Taos New Mexico. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 214 ft green climb. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • BLM
    BLM
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 2 inches of rain / snow mix May 5-6. Use dirt trails, not mud trails!
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Petaca Point located?
      Petaca Point is located in Taos, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Taos trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.35166, -105.73794.
      ▼ How hard is Petaca Point?
      Petaca Point is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Petaca Point?
      Petaca Point has 214 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 177 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,692 ft to 6,808 ft.
      ▼ Is Petaca Point a point to point trail?
      Petaca Point is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Petaca Point?
      Petaca Point is 3.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Petaca Point?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Petaca Point. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Petaca Point?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Petaca Point are:
      • February (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Petaca Point? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Petaca Point are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Petaca Point?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 37 minutes to ride Petaca Point. The trail is 3.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Petaca Point?
      Petaca Point is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 38 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 53 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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