more stats
3,050 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-119 ft
Descent
00:03:07
Avg time
-111 ft
Altitude change
6,153 ft
Altitude min
6,269 ft
Altitude max
6,266 ft
Altitude start
6,155 ft
Altitude end
-3.646%
Grade
-13.439%
Grade max
5.233%
Grade min
305 ft
Distance climb
2,553 ft
Distance down
192 ft
Distance flat
00:03:07
Avg time

Short Cut Flow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nambe Badlands
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #109852 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #115269 in Trail Running
    • #122324 in Hiking
    • #12610 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #916 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #815 in Trail Running
    • #1,146 in Hiking
    • #148 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

This trail provides looping options with the main loop. Beautiful riding in a high desert environment.

Tags
DesertRollers

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 238 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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Avg: 3.55 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Short Cut Flow located?
      Short Cut Flow is located in Nambe Badlands, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Nambe Badlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.93249, -105.96925.
      ▼ How hard is Short Cut Flow?
      Short Cut Flow is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.646%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Short Cut Flow?
      Short Cut Flow has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 119 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,153 ft to 6,269 ft.
      ▼ Is Short Cut Flow a point to point trail?
      Short Cut Flow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Short Cut Flow?
      Short Cut Flow is 3,050 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Short Cut Flow?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Short Cut Flow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Short Cut Flow?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Short Cut Flow are:
      • May (10 activities)
      • June (10 activities)
      • July (10 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Short Cut Flow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Short Cut Flow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Short Cut Flow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Short Cut Flow. The trail is 3,050 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Short Cut Flow?
      Short Cut Flow is a moderately popular trail. There have been 998 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 711 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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