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4,150 ft
Distance
175 ft
Climb
-177 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-4 ft
Altitude change
6,888 ft
Altitude min
6,979 ft
Altitude start
6,975 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-33.6%
Grade max
25.5%
Grade min
1,745 ft
Distance climb
1,854 ft
Distance down
551 ft
Distance flat

West Face Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gallup
    , New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #410466 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #290000 in Trail Running
    • #53531 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,308 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #2,109 in Trail Running
    • #551 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM

This is primarily a hiking trail due difficulty. The route traverses along the west face of the Hogback and has great views of Gallup and the surrounding area.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is West Face Loop located?
      West Face Loop is located in Gallup, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Gallup trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.54163, -108.69356.
      ▼ How hard is West Face Loop?
      West Face Loop 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 West Face Loop?
      West Face Loop has 175 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 177 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,888 ft to 7,010 ft.
      ▼ Is West Face Loop a point to point trail?
      West Face Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is West Face Loop?
      West Face Loop is 4,150 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on West Face Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on West Face Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access West Face Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to West Face Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is West Face Loop?
      West Face Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 5 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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