more stats
4,206 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:04:56
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
00:04:56
Avg time

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
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #63622 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #389460 in Trail Running
    • #87660 in Hiking
    • #12243 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #496 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #2,676 in Trail Running
    • #854 in Hiking
    • #144 in Winter Fat Biking
  • 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.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 214 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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on Sep 19, 2026
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Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Schitz Loop?
      Schitz Loop is 4,206 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Schitz Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Schitz Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Schitz Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Schitz Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Schitz Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Schitz Loop. The trail is 4,206 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Schitz Loop?
      Schitz Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 661 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 671 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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