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5.7 miles
Distance
553 ft
Climb
-566 ft
Descent
01:07:21
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
5,539 ft
Altitude min
5,797 ft
Altitude max
5,651 ft
Altitude start
5,636 ft
Altitude end
-30.4%
Grade max
34.3%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,628 ft
Distance flat
01:07:21
Avg time

Red Classic Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Red Mesa Trails
    San Ysidro, New Mexico
  • AKA
    Red loop
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #123834 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #226764 in E-Biking
    • #343556 in Trail Running
    • #331297 in Hiking
    • #1549 in Observed Trials
  • State Ranking
    #1,030 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #787 in E-Biking
    • #2,458 in Trail Running
    • #2,521 in Hiking
    • #33 in Observed Trials
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

Extremely, rocky and chunky RM Classic Loop. It is actually a combination of several trails. Can be very confusing over the rocky sections in the north area. This loop is shared with trials moto riders. Normally ridden clockwise. You can cut out some of the chunk and challenges by short cutting via the iron hand segment.

Tags
Rock gardensRock slabsRocky

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Red Classic Loop Trail Reports

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Dec 28, 2024 @ 9:49am
Dec 28, 2024
Apr 1, 2023 @ 6:08am
Apr 1, 2023
 Only did Red Classic Loop. Was perfect!
Feb 18, 2023 @ 1:33pm
Feb 18, 2023
 snow and mud mixture on and off. Mudd was very thick, probably not rideable for about another week or so.
Jan 8, 2023 @ 1:17pm
Jan 8, 2023
Jan 23, 2022 @ 11:57am
Jan 23, 2022
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on Dec 28, 2024
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      5 Reviews & Comments

      Roryfriday Roryfriday
      Very difficult to stay on trail with how bad it is marked. A lot of walking with the bike and starring at trail forks. Definitely a bummer since the trail has a lot of potential and the views are beautiful.
      AbbykSNm33
      As already stated, definitely not well marked, especially in the middle section. Chunky riding, but very fun technical sections. Would ride again.
      philliport philliport
      This place is NO JOKE. I had a ton of fun but I love chunk and challenging techy climbs. That being said, like others mentioned, the trail is hard to follow as it's not well marked. Few trail splits might br confusing but keep ghd trail forks app open. Bring repair tools, top off your sealant and being tube.
      , there is a lot of sharp rock and cactus, I gashed the side of my tire 15 minutes in but repaired it and finished Red Classic Loop. Look for Cairns to help guide your way in certain areas but I wouldn't go here without I trailforks. I referenced
      Visual landmarks before I started so I used the freeway, Sandia Mountains and some other Mesas off in the distance in case my phone battery died. Defiantly looking to go back soon and climb Stairway and do that descent on the other loop.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Classic Loop located?
      Red Classic Loop is located in Red Mesa Trails, San Ysidro, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Red Mesa Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.56814, -106.81284.
      ▼ How hard is Red Classic Loop?
      Red Classic Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Classic Loop?
      Red Classic Loop has 553 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 566 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,539 ft to 5,797 ft.
      ▼ Is Red Classic Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Red Classic Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Red Classic Loop?
      Red Classic Loop is 5.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Classic Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Red Classic Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Red Classic Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Red Classic Loop are:
      • September (2 activities)
      • December (2 activities)
      • February (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Red Classic Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Classic Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Classic Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 7 minutes to ride Red Classic Loop. The trail is 5.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Red Classic Loop?
      Red Classic Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 136 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 138 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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