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2.6 miles
Distance
277 ft
Climb
-132 ft
Descent
00:41:56
Avg time
144 ft
Altitude change
6,354 ft
Altitude min
6,552 ft
Altitude max
6,408 ft
Altitude start
6,552 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-13.2%
Grade max
20.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,390 ft
Distance down
2,126 ft
Distance flat
00:41:56
Avg time
Steep & Deep Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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Riding AreaMariposa Fat Bike Trails
Rio Rancho, New Mexico -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking#178989 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #330370 in Trail Running
- #340283 in Hiking
- #1615 in Dirtbiking
- #21048 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeFat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonYear-round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerRio Rancho
This one is tough. There is an extended section through loose sand and a couple of really steep, loose climbs/hikes. This is more a warning than a recommendation. Be prepared to work.
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(35.389010, -106.805380)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Steep & Deep
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Where is Steep & Deep located?
Steep & Deep is located in Mariposa Fat Bike Trails, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Mariposa Fat Bike Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.38901, -106.80538.
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How hard is Steep & Deep?
Steep & Deep is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Steep & Deep?
Steep & Deep has 277 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 132 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,354 ft to 6,552 ft.
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Is Steep & Deep a point to point trail?
Steep & Deep is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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