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2.4 miles
Distance
196 ft
Climb
-395 ft
Descent
00:23:20
Avg time
-200 ft
Altitude change
7,427 ft
Altitude min
7,652 ft
Altitude max
7,627 ft
Altitude start
7,428 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-20.7%
Grade max
20.2%
Grade min
3,084 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,694 ft
Distance flat
00:23:20
Avg time

Southern Crossing Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Otero, Tunnel, and David Canyons
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Ref Number
    #05050
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #45934 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #13975 in E-Biking
    • #153813 in Trail Running
    • #153543 in Hiking
    • #14902 in Dirtbiking
  • State Ranking
    #346 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #52 in E-Biking
    • #1,212 in Trail Running
    • #1,499 in Hiking
    • #183 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    April-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Crystal Powell

Southern Crossing is a bi-directional single track that is currently the only sanctioned connector trail between the Cedro and Otero trail systems. The trail tends slightly downhill ridden from west to east, but either direction features some descending and climbing. The trail is typically smooth with only a few minor rocky section interspersed. Southern Crossing intersects Cajun Pine on the west and Deadman on the east; it also crosses NM337, a relatively busy highway, so be aware of traffic when crossing.

Access Info

Park at either Pine Flat Picnic Area or Oak Flat Picnic Area

Disclaimer

Motorcycle use allowed. Do not recommend the area during or immediately after significant precipitation

Tags
Rocky

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Southern Crossing Trail Reports

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May 29, 2025 @ 8:33am
May 29, 2025
May 21, 2025 @ 10:03am
May 21, 2025
 As of 5/21, deadfall approximately 2.5 miles from the crossing at NM337.
May 27, 2024 @ 10:09am
May 27, 2024
Nov 12, 2023 @ 6:50am
Nov 12, 2023
Jul 13, 2023 @ 3:41pm
Jul 13, 2023
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on May 29, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Southern Crossing located?
      Southern Crossing is located in Otero, Tunnel, and David Canyons, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Otero, Tunnel, and David Canyons trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.99288, -106.35035.
      ▼ How hard is Southern Crossing?
      Southern Crossing is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Southern Crossing?
      Southern Crossing has 196 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 395 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,427 ft to 7,652 ft.
      ▼ Is Southern Crossing a point to point trail?
      Southern Crossing is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Southern Crossing?
      Southern Crossing is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Southern Crossing?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Southern Crossing. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Southern Crossing?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Southern Crossing are:
      • May (33 activities)
      • July (22 activities)
      • April (20 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Southern Crossing? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Southern Crossing are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Southern Crossing?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Southern Crossing. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Southern Crossing?
      Southern Crossing is a very popular trail. There have been 2,135 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,799 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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