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2.7 miles
Distance
260 ft
Climb
-180 ft
Descent
00:22:02
Avg time
79 ft
Altitude change
6,621 ft
Altitude min
6,766 ft
Altitude max
6,664 ft
Altitude start
6,742 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-14.3%
Grade max
18.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,757 ft
Distance down
4,380 ft
Distance flat
00:22:02
Avg time

Second Mesa (North) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    High Desert Trails
    Gallup, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #76363 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #360998 in Trail Running
    • #350817 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #602 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #2,566 in Trail Running
    • #2,620 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    March-December
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Trail that connects First and Third Mesa trails. Due to the trail being on the north slope, this route can be muddy if there's been moisture.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 59 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Second Mesa (North) Trail Reports

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Mar 7, 2026 @ 1:41pm (America/Denver)
Mar 7, 2026
 Fix drainage issues, reestablish bench at second Mesa switchbacks
Mar 10, 2025 @ 8:10am
Mar 10, 2025
 Some sand here and there but overall great condition and riding fast.
Dec 30, 2023 @ 4:51am
Dec 30, 2023
 Sand and snow
May 10, 2023 @ 11:19am
May 10, 2023
 All clear. Lots of sand and some rutting due to heavy rains last year but overall good.
Nov 26, 2022 @ 2:10am
Nov 26, 2022
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on Mar 7, 2026
Avg: 3.78 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Second Mesa (North) located?
      Second Mesa (North) 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 35.54087, -108.81995.
      ▼ How hard is Second Mesa (North)?
      Second Mesa (North) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Second Mesa (North)?
      Second Mesa (North) has 260 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 180 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,621 ft to 6,766 ft.
      ▼ Is Second Mesa (North) a point to point trail?
      Second Mesa (North) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Second Mesa (North)?
      Second Mesa (North) is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Second Mesa (North)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Second Mesa (North). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Second Mesa (North)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Second Mesa (North) are:
      • April (5 activities)
      • May (5 activities)
      • March (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Second Mesa (North)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Second Mesa (North) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Second Mesa (North)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Second Mesa (North). The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Second Mesa (North)?
      Second Mesa (North) is a very popular trail. There have been 405 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 487 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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