Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
Riding Area

Magdalena Mountains
Magdalena, New Mexico
Difficulty Rating

Double Black Diamond rate
Hiking SAC Scale

T4 Alpine Hiking
Trail Type

Singletrack
Bike Type

DH, AM
Direction

Both Directions
Climb Difficulty

Double Black Diamond
Physical Rating

Hard
Trail Visibility

Always easy to follow
Dogs Allowed

Yes
eBike Allowed

No
Local Popularity
75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback

Copper Canyon Trail 10 is a rocky and technical downhill MTB trail (and a nice bi-directional hike)

The trail is hardest at the top and gets progressively easier. The upper switchbacks (this segment) are very steep and tight - if you can't pick up your back tire you won't make them. The lower segment of the trail is significantly easier and more fun for most riders.

For riders wanting a loop, Trail 8 and Trail 10A provide a way to avoid the upper switchbacks and add up to a great ride.

Alternatively, the trail can be ridden as an out-and-back to the miner's cabin near the trail fork (2/3 distance), which also avoids the steep switchbacks. The lower 1/3 can be pedaled uphill by most riders. Middle 1/3 is steeper and more technical, tends to be a hike-a-bike uphill. However, this trail is great fun on the way down.

The trail offers lots of shade and running water for a good part of the year which also leads to a nice hiking experience. The views off the ridgeline are expansive.

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