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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Mariposa Fat Bike Trails
    Rio Rancho, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #178989 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #330370 in Trail Running
    • #340283 in Hiking
    • #1615 in Dirtbiking
    • #21048 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year-round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Rio 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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 14, 2021
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Steep & Deep?
      Steep & Deep is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Steep & Deep?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Steep & Deep. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Steep & Deep?
      Steep & Deep is best visited during: Year-round.
      ▼ How do I access Steep & Deep? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Steep & Deep are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Steep & Deep?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Steep & Deep. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Steep & Deep?
      Steep & Deep is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 4 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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