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4,124 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-76 ft
Descent
00:05:20
Avg time
-68 ft
Altitude change
6,663 ft
Altitude min
6,740 ft
Altitude max
6,740 ft
Altitude start
6,673 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-13.2%
Grade max
3.1%
Grade min
456 ft
Distance climb
1,873 ft
Distance down
1,791 ft
Distance flat
00:05:20
Avg time

Second Mesa Connector Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    High Desert Trails
    Gallup, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #77778 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99393 in Trail Running
    • #360346 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #619 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #678 in Trail Running
    • #2,646 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The Second Mesa Connector connects Second Mesa and First Mesa trails

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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Second Mesa... Trail Reports

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Nov 8, 2026 @ 3:02pm (America/Denver)
Nov 8, 2026
 Major erosion on a Royal Crossing on the connector between first and second Mesa consider a full reroute slightly to the north
Jul 30, 2026 @ 10:14am (America/Denver)
Jul 30, 2026
 major washout at drainage crossing
Jun 2, 2026 @ 8:14am (America/Denver)
Jun 2, 2026
Mar 10, 2025 @ 8:10am
Mar 10, 2025
 Some sand here and there but overall great condition and riding fast.
Dec 7, 2024 @ 1:01pm
Dec 7, 2024
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on Nov 8, 2026
Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Second Mesa Connector located?
      Second Mesa Connector is located in High Desert Trails, Gallup, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the High Desert Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.55409, -108.79232.
      ▼ How hard is Second Mesa Connector?
      Second Mesa Connector is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Second Mesa Connector?
      Second Mesa Connector has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 76 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,663 ft to 6,740 ft.
      ▼ Is Second Mesa Connector a point to point trail?
      Second Mesa Connector is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Second Mesa Connector?
      Second Mesa Connector is 4,124 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Second Mesa Connector?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Second Mesa Connector. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Second Mesa Connector?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Second Mesa Connector are:
      • April (8 activities)
      • May (4 activities)
      • June (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Second Mesa Connector? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Second Mesa Connector are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Second Mesa Connector?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Second Mesa Connector. The trail is 4,124 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Second Mesa Connector?
      Second Mesa Connector is a very popular trail. There have been 431 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 479 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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