more stats
3,094 ft
Distance
149 ft
Climb
-14 ft
Descent
00:09:29
Avg time
135 ft
Altitude change
7,614 ft
Altitude min
7,749 ft
Altitude max
7,614 ft
Altitude start
7,749 ft
Altitude end
4.4%
Grade
-10.1%
Grade max
15.1%
Grade min
1,808 ft
Distance climb
453 ft
Distance down
833 ft
Distance flat
00:09:29
Avg time

Upper Ruiz Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Glorieta Adventure Camps
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #93254 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34593 in E-Biking
    • #348971 in Trail Running
    • #155024 in Hiking
    • #7000 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #777 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #131 in E-Biking
    • #2,495 in Trail Running
    • #1,511 in Hiking
    • #69 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Uphill Primary for E-Biking
    • Uphill Primary for Trail Running
    • Uphill Primary for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Glorieta Adventure Camps

This intermediate trail climbs from the Green Trail to the top of Ruiz Canyon just below the FS road. Can be ridden both directions and is a pretty fun descent, but most will ride it up to avoid the road climb to the top of Ruiz.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 321 rides
  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
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Upper Ruiz Trail Reports

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on Oct 6, 2026
Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Ruiz located?
      Upper Ruiz is located in Glorieta Adventure Camps, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Glorieta Adventure Camps trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.60008, -105.77487.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Ruiz?
      Upper Ruiz is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Ruiz?
      Upper Ruiz has 149 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,614 ft to 7,749 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Ruiz a point to point trail?
      Upper Ruiz is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Ruiz?
      Upper Ruiz is 3,094 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Ruiz?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Ruiz. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Ruiz?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Ruiz are:
      • May (32 activities)
      • August (26 activities)
      • April (22 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Upper Ruiz? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Ruiz are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Ruiz?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Upper Ruiz. The trail is 3,094 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Ruiz?
      Upper Ruiz is a very popular trail. There have been 1,226 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,304 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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