more stats
2.7 miles
Distance
260 ft
Climb
-180 ft
Descent
00:24:30
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
00:24:30
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
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72116 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #306497 in Trail Running
    • #71517 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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 58 rides
  • Last: Aug 1, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Second Mesa (North) Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
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
more »
Status:
on Mar 7, 2026
Avg: 3.78 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (485)
close
  • Basemap  Map 
    • Pro
    • Pro
    • Pro
    • Pro
    • Pro
    • Pro
3D
Trail Conditions
  • Unknown
  • Snow Groomed
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Ideal
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
Trail Flow (Ridden Direction)
Trailforks scans users activity logs to determine the most popular direction each trail is ridden. A good flowing trail network will have most trails flowing in a single direction according to their intension.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of users are riding a trail in its intended direction.
  • > 96%
  • > 90%
  • > 80%
  • > 70%
  • > 50%
  • < 50%
  • bi-directional trail
  • no data
Trail Last Ridden
Trailforks scans activity logs to determine the last time a trail was ridden.
  • < 2 days
  • < 1 week
  • < 2 weeks
  • < 1 month
  • < 6 months
  • > 6 months
Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
  • Downhill Only
  • Downhill Primary
  • Both Directions
  • Uphill Primary
  • Uphill Only
  • One Direction
Contribute Details
Colors indicate trail is missing specified detail.
  • Description
  • Photos
  • Description & Photos
  • Videos
Trail Popularity ?
Trailforks scans activity logs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months. Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades. Think of this as a heatmap, more activities = more kinetic energy = warmer colors.
  • most popular
  • popular
  • less popular
  • not popular
ATV/ORV/OHV Filter
Max Vehicle Width
inches
US Cell Coverage
Legend
cell carrier legend

Radar Time
Activity Recordings
Trailforks uses anonymized public activity data. ?
Activity Recordings
Trailforks uses anonymized public activity data. ?
Winter Trails
Warning A routing network for winter maps does not exist. Selecting trails using the winter trails layer has been disabled.
Missing Trails
Most Popular
Least Popular
Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
Jump Magnitude Heatmap
Heatmap of where users jump on trails. Zoom in to see individual jumps, click circles to view jump details.
BC Backroad Status

Service Road Atlas is a free to use, community-driven service for viewing and creating reports on the numerous back-country service roads around B.C. and Alberta.

map legend
Slope Aspect
Direction the slope faces
Flat N NE E SE S SW W NW
Trails Deemphasized
Trails are shown in grey.
disable
Only show trails with no bike usage.
Enable
Suggested Layers
Based on selected activity type

    Save the current map location and zoom level as your default home location whenever this page is loaded.

    Save
        Directions to second-mesa-north trailhead (35.540870, -108.819950)
        View on Discover Map

        Photos

        5 more »
        mtb
        219 |
        Jan 7, 2016 @ 8:11pm
        Jan 7, 2016
        mtb
        274 |
        Dec 30, 2015 @ 5:22pm
        Dec 30, 2015
        report
        mtb
        45 |
        Mar 7, 2026 @ 2:12pm
        Mar 7, 2026

        Videos

        no videos have been added for Second Mesa (North) yet, add a video.
        3.8 ★★★★★
        9 Ratings
        5 ★ 22%
        4 ★ 56%
        3 ★
        2 ★ 22%
        1 ★

        Reviews / Comments

        No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
        Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


        We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

        Create a FREE account to view trail comments and much more.

        Create a Free Account

        Nearby Trails

        High Desert Trails

        • By ericfoltzTF Pro TRAILFORKS & contributors
        • #45629 - 1,366 views

        Frequently Asked Questions About Second Mesa (North)

        ▼ 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:
        • October (13 activities)
        • April (7 activities)
        • November (5 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ 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 402 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 484 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

        Hit the Trail

        Open in App

        Get this trail on your phone instantly.
        open trail in app

        Download Trail

        Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
        save the trail

        Find Related Routes

        Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
        find routes for this trail

        You must enter a description before submitting.