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2,936 ft
Distance
69 ft
Climb
-49 ft
Descent
00:05:02
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
00:05:02
Avg time
Picuda Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMariposa Fat Bike Trails
Rio Rancho, New Mexico -
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeFat
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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.
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6 Months
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- 12 miles avg distance
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- 81 rides
- Last: Mar 1, 2026
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(35.347090, -106.697790)
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Nearby Trails
- Venada Fat Fingers 1,010 ft
- Lone Juniper 1,017 ft
- Cactus Kick 1,749 ft
- Picuda Peak 2,651 ft
- Prickly Pump 2,687 ft
Mariposa Fat Bike Trails
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Frequently Asked Questions About Picuda Loop
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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