more stats
2,936 ft
Distance
69 ft
Climb
-49 ft
Descent
00:09:35
Avg time
19 ft
Altitude change
5,834 ft
Altitude min
5,893 ft
Altitude max
5,874 ft
Altitude start
5,892 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-11.6%
Grade max
16.3%
Grade min
1,558 ft
Distance climb
1,056 ft
Distance down
322 ft
Distance flat
00:09:35
Avg time

Picuda Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mariposa Fat Bike Trails
    Rio Rancho, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #19499 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #403438 in Trail Running
    • #315714 in Hiking
    • #15304 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #141 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #2,726 in Trail Running
    • #2,423 in Hiking
    • #181 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Sandy. Singletrack loop that allows you hit the Picuda Peak Trail jumps and loop back around to catch Venada Fat Fingers Trail very sandy now. Will take some time for it to roll in and get compacted. Fat bike recommended.

Tags
JumpsSandy
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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on Jul 22, 2025
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Picuda Loop located?
      Picuda Loop is located in Mariposa Fat Bike Trails, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Mariposa Fat Bike Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.34709, -106.69779.
      ▼ How hard is Picuda Loop?
      Picuda Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Picuda Loop?
      Picuda Loop has 69 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 49 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,834 ft to 5,893 ft.
      ▼ Is Picuda Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Picuda Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Picuda Loop?
      Picuda Loop is 2,936 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Picuda Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Picuda Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Picuda Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Picuda Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Picuda Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Picuda Loop. The trail is 2,936 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Picuda Loop?
      Picuda Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 163 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 175 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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