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Details
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Riding AreaCarson National Forest - Camino Real Ranger District
Taos, New Mexico -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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Trail UsageMulti-use
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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Global Ranking#90712 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Access Info
Turning from NM 518 to FR 437, take the first right. There are 2 private roads with gates. Go around the gate to the right (it seems pretty clear that many people walk around this) and head south on the road. Right before you see the next gate, go up and to the left to access the trail and you will see a NO VEHICLE SIGN. About 1/2 way into the trail, (approx 3 miles) there is a junction for Bear Wallow Canyon and it is easy to lose the trail. If you descend at Bear Wallow it will take you down to the 518. This is an unfortunate hill to have to climb back up if you are determined to ride the trail all the way to Pot Creek. The end of the trail is at the junctions of FR's 438 and 440. It opens up to a field which is used as a shooting range so be careful, or just listen carefully.
Local Trail Association
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Del Norte MTB Alliance
(delnortemtb.com) Please consider joining or donating to the local riding association to support trail development & maintenance.donate to earn trail karma!
More Stats for Trail 18 / Rio Grande del Rancho Trail bike trail
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Altitude change-371 ft
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Altitude min7,099 ft
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Altitude start7,470 ft
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Altitude end7,099 ft
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Grade-1.169%
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Grade max-17.3%
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Grade min24.727%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat406 ft
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Carson National Forest - Camino Real Ranger District
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