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1.5 miles
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-430 ft
Descent
00:23:59
Avg time
-411 ft
Altitude change
6,490 ft
Altitude min
6,901 ft
Altitude max
6,901 ft
Altitude start
6,490 ft
Altitude end
-5.2%
Grade
-35.6%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
686 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,093 ft
Distance flat
00:23:59
Avg time

Three Buzzard Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nambe Badlands
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #172795 in Hiking [+]
    • #38678 in Trail Running
    • #37446 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,587 in Hiking · New Mexico [+]
    • #261 in Trail Running
    • #421 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    Year round use.
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Roller Coaster, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

Trail can be ridden both ways. Some hike a bike going uphill. Lots of great views from trail. The trail is narrow and flowy. Riding downhill you end at a Windmill and stock tank. Highway is close by. Top of trail is accessed by the Ranch Road near the Cerro Pinon County Rd. Originally a cow trail to the Stock tank.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Xtremeskiier Xtremeskiier
      Originally a cow trail. Follows ridge lines to a Windmill. Lots of great viewing areas. Downhill and flowy. Turn around at the Windmill and ride up hill or exit to State Hwy 503. Can be ridden year round

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Three Buzzard located?
      Three Buzzard is located in Nambe Badlands, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Nambe Badlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.93556, -105.91853.
      ▼ How hard is Three Buzzard?
      Three Buzzard is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Three Buzzard?
      Three Buzzard has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 430 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,490 ft to 6,901 ft.
      ▼ Is Three Buzzard a point to point trail?
      Three Buzzard is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Three Buzzard?
      Three Buzzard is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Three Buzzard?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Three Buzzard. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Three Buzzard?
      Three Buzzard is best visited during: Year round use..
      ▼ How do I access Three Buzzard? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Three Buzzard are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Three Buzzard?
      The estimated time to hike Three Buzzard is approximately 24 minutes. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Three Buzzard?
      Three Buzzard is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 12 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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