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3,638 ft
Distance
88 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:15:47
Avg time
87 ft
Altitude change
6,097 ft
Altitude min
6,185 ft
Altitude max
6,097 ft
Altitude start
6,184 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-2.5%
Grade max
12.8%
Grade min
2,530 ft
Distance climb
574 ft
Distance down
397 ft
Distance flat
00:15:47
Avg time

Twisted Tree Return Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mariposa Fat Bike Trails
    Rio Rancho, New Mexico
  • AKA
    Twisted Tree
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #102785 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #302349 in Trail Running
    • #328005 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Twisted Tree Return is a 3,638 ft less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Rio Rancho New Mexico. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 88 ft blue climb. It features skinny. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: May 8, 2025
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Twisted Tree Return Trail Reports

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Jan 13, 2025 @ 1:07pm
Jan 13, 2025
Jan 1, 2025 @ 1:18pm
Jan 1, 2025
 Needs more traffic
Aug 10, 2024 @ 7:23am
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Mar 18, 2024 @ 7:45am
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on Jan 13, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Twisted Tree Return located?
      Twisted Tree Return 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 35.38762, -106.7358.
      ▼ How hard is Twisted Tree Return?
      Twisted Tree Return is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Twisted Tree Return?
      Twisted Tree Return has 88 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,097 ft to 6,185 ft.
      ▼ Is Twisted Tree Return a point to point trail?
      Twisted Tree Return is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Twisted Tree Return?
      Twisted Tree Return is 3,638 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Twisted Tree Return?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Twisted Tree Return. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Twisted Tree Return? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Twisted Tree Return are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Twisted Tree Return?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Twisted Tree Return. The trail is 3,638 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Twisted Tree Return?
      Twisted Tree Return is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 119 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 121 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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