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2.1 miles
Distance
459 ft
Climb
-450 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
10 ft
Altitude change
8,236 ft
Altitude min
8,247 ft
Altitude start
8,258 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-52.1%
Grade max
52.1%
Grade min
4,203 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,109 ft
Distance flat

Upper Ryan Hill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Magdalena Mountains
    Magdalena, New Mexico
  • Ref Number
    #17
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Horseback
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

From the intersection of Six Mile the trail goes up quickly (hike a bike - ~400m) and then a fun techy downhill to the mine. Once at the mine it turns into doubletrack and mellows out (flat) all the way to the gate. Once you cross the gate you are technically on rd 235B (Water Canyon offshoot)

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Nov 16, 2025
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Ryan Hill

        ▼ Where is Upper Ryan Hill located?
        Upper Ryan Hill is located in Magdalena Mountains, Magdalena, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Magdalena Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.97686, -107.14467.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Ryan Hill?
        Upper Ryan Hill is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Ryan Hill?
        Upper Ryan Hill has 459 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 450 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,236 ft to 8,687 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Ryan Hill a point to point trail?
        Upper Ryan Hill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Ryan Hill?
        Upper Ryan Hill is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Ryan Hill?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Ryan Hill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Ryan Hill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Ryan Hill are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Ryan Hill?
        Upper Ryan Hill is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 3 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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