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4.8 miles
Distance
137 ft
Climb
-362 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-225 ft
Altitude change
7,919 ft
Altitude min
8,144 ft
Altitude start
7,920 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-18.5%
Grade max
6.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

The Rincon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Twin Springs
    Gallup, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #404830 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #275237 in Trail Running
    • #267910 in Hiking
    • #14521 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,250 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #1,987 in Trail Running
    • #2,083 in Hiking
    • #291 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Primitive
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

This is a classic route that consists of a mix of primitive singletrack and doubletrack. It is often hard to follow but takes you through a beautiful part of the mountain known as The Rincon. There's nothing really technical out there but you will need good route finding skills to follow it in a few parts. It ends at doubletrack with a historic stone house ruin, where you can either head north to the Red Rocks or south rejoin your previous route.

Access Info

From FR50, start by heading northwest down FR483. At the very beginning, cut over from the road to the fence to find a singletrack that parallels the fence.

Tags
Faint trail

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sep 12, 2025 @ 4:24pm (America/Denver)
Sep 12, 2025
There are a few sections of singletrack that have started to fade due to logging in the area but the route is rideable.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Rincon located?
      The Rincon is located in Twin Springs, Gallup, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Twin Springs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.25881, -108.35867.
      ▼ How hard is The Rincon?
      The Rincon is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Rincon?
      The Rincon has 137 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 362 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,919 ft to 8,146 ft.
      ▼ Is The Rincon a point to point trail?
      The Rincon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is primitive.
      ▼ How long is The Rincon?
      The Rincon is 4.8 miles long. The trail type is primitive.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Rincon?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Rincon. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Rincon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Rincon are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is The Rincon?
      The Rincon is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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