more stats
2,877 ft
Distance
-392 ft
Descent
00:04:37
Avg time
-392 ft
Altitude change
7,726 ft
Altitude min
8,118 ft
Altitude max
8,118 ft
Altitude start
7,726 ft
Altitude end
-13.6%
Grade
-38.8%
Grade max
-2.1%
Grade min
2,877 ft
Distance down
00:04:37
Avg time

Queso Mon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Los Alamos
    , New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #30976 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #138536 in Trail Running
    • #137527 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #235 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #1,041 in Trail Running
    • #1,300 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden

If you want to skip riding fun trails and waste a few hundred feet of elevation rolling down this old section of the pipeline route, have at it. It's a short section of very steep exposed rock that takes the fall line to a water tank above the Quemazon subdivision.

As a climb, it is probably unrideable (perhaps on an Ebike). As a descent it's an easy black - everything is rollable and it could be ridden on a hardtail or XC bike with no particular difficulty.

If you like to ride actual fun trails, pass this one by and continue south a few hundred feet to ride Pipedream or Rim Shot/Technical Perimeter which are excellent.

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Rock gardensRock slabs

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 35 rides
  • Last: Jun 28, 2026
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      saltschuler
      You’d have to be crazy to waste 400 feet of hard earned vert on this. There are great trails to ride just a few hundred feet south.
      Carbon21
      Difficult to follow for a non-local. Looks like a fire came thru and buggered it up. Not sure why this would ever be considered double-black though, except for the climbing part.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Queso Mon located?
      Queso Mon is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Los Alamos trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.89368, -106.34093.
      ▼ How hard is Queso Mon?
      Queso Mon is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 13.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Queso Mon?
      The trail has 392 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,726 ft to 8,118 ft.
      ▼ How long is Queso Mon?
      Queso Mon is 2,877 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Queso Mon?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Queso Mon. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Queso Mon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Queso Mon are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Queso Mon?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Queso Mon. The trail is 2,877 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Queso Mon?
      Queso Mon is a moderately popular trail. There have been 94 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 94 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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