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4,206 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:05:13
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
5,701 ft
Altitude min
5,721 ft
Altitude max
5,719 ft
Altitude start
5,722 ft
Altitude end
-6.2%
Grade max
5.1%
Grade min
1,171 ft
Distance climb
1,001 ft
Distance down
1,893 ft
Distance flat
00:05:13
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Schitz Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mariposa Fat Bike Trails
    Rio Rancho, New Mexico
  • AKA
    Schitz circle
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #65775 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #321599 in Trail Running
    • #315547 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Harvard investments

Singletrack that winds around the Mariposa treatment plant with beautiful vistas to the north.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Schitz Loop

        ▼ Where is Schitz Loop located?
        Schitz 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 35.37527, -106.66021.
        ▼ How hard is Schitz Loop?
        Schitz Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Schitz Loop?
        Schitz Loop has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,701 ft to 5,721 ft.
        ▼ Is Schitz Loop a point to point trail?
        Schitz Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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