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4.6 miles
Distance
255 ft
Climb
-421 ft
Descent
00:29:22
Avg time
-166 ft
Altitude change
7,904 ft
Altitude min
8,274 ft
Altitude max
8,069 ft
Altitude start
7,904 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-13.3%
Grade max
8.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:29:22
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Plush Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Zuni Mountains
    Gallup, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #83384 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #298782 in Trail Running
    • #70338 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    National Forest Service

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Plush is a 5 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Gallup New Mexico. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 29 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • Last: May 28, 2026
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Dec 15, 2025 @ 9:29am (America/Denver)
Dec 15, 2025
Mostly clear but a few sections of patchy snow in the lower sections. Very slow riding due to fluffy dirt. No mud
Oct 2, 2025 @ 4:13pm (America/Phoenix)
Oct 2, 2025
Great trail with good dirt conditions...the loggers in the Zuni mountains seem to be surprisingly thoughtful (and more likely, the local trail...
May 30, 2025 @ 11:52am
May 30, 2025
Part of the trail is closed due to logging activity. Two downed trees.
May 5, 2025 @ 10:14am
May 5, 2025
There is a logging operation going on and trail users are being asked to avoid the trail while loggers are out cutting during regular work hours....
Apr 27, 2025 @ 11:00am
Apr 27, 2025
Closed for logging activity after the intersection of Quaking Aspen, Smoking Handlebar and Turkey Nest
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        Directions to plush trailhead (35.375680, -108.568010)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Plush

        Where is Plush located?
        Plush is located in Zuni Mountains, Gallup, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Zuni Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.37568, -108.56801.
        How hard is Plush?
        Plush is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.7%.
        What is the elevation gain for Plush?
        Plush has 255 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 421 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,904 ft to 8,274 ft.
        How long is Plush?
        Plush is 4.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.

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