more stats
1,102 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
11 ft
Altitude change
6,847 ft
Altitude min
6,856 ft
Altitude start
6,867 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-13%
Grade max
13.6%
Grade min
322 ft
Distance climb
157 ft
Distance down
620 ft
Distance flat

Technical Playground Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Horsethief Mesa
    Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #276020 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #437094 in Trail Running
    • #441180 in Hiking
    • #44903 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,715 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #2,944 in Trail Running
    • #2,958 in Hiking
    • #1,113 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    BLM

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AI Generated Description

Technical Playground is a 1,102 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Arroyo Hondo New Mexico. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. It features drop and rock garden.

Tags
DropsRock gardens
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 7 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 15 rides
  • Last: Sep 3, 2026
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Technical Playground Trail Reports

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Aug 23, 2026 @ 4:11pm (America/Denver)
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Sep 18, 2025 @ 10:23am (America/Denver)
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May 16, 2025 @ 12:19pm
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May 6, 2025 @ 12:09pm
May 6, 2025
 2 inches of rain / snow mix May 5-6. Use dirt trails, not mud trails!
Feb 19, 2025 @ 2:14pm
Feb 19, 2025
 North-facing slopes are icy and muddy. "If you'll leave tracks, turn back!"
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Technical Playground located?
      Technical Playground is located in Horsethief Mesa, Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Horsethief Mesa trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.54163, -105.70157.
      ▼ How hard is Technical Playground?
      Technical Playground is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Technical Playground?
      Technical Playground has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,847 ft to 6,868 ft.
      ▼ Is Technical Playground a point to point trail?
      Technical Playground is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Technical Playground?
      Technical Playground is 1,102 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Technical Playground?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Technical Playground. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Technical Playground? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Technical Playground are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Technical Playground?
      Technical Playground is a moderately popular trail. There have been 23 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 24 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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