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4.7 miles
Distance
746 ft
Climb
-1,257 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-510 ft
Altitude change
8,006 ft
Altitude min
8,516 ft
Altitude start
8,005 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-41.5%
Grade max
37.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down

Willie White Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    Bluff Springs
    Cloudcroft, New Mexico
  • Ref Number
    #113
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #376721 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #181401 in E-Biking
    • #219740 in Trail Running
    • #210898 in Hiking
    • #10357 in Dirtbiking
    • #3341 in ATVing/Offroading
    • #3892 in Horseback
    • #937 in Observed Trials
  • State Ranking
    #2,170 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #657 in E-Biking
    • #1,753 in Trail Running
    • #1,858 in Hiking
    • #100 in Dirtbiking
    • #11 in ATVing/Offroading
    • #80 in Horseback
    • #5 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    closed winter
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Lincoln National Forest
  • Vehicle Info
  • Max Width
    50 inches

The Willie White Trail is 5.2 miles long. It begins just west of Bluff springs along County Road C17 (Rio Penasco Road) and ends at the Wills Canyon trail (T5008). The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Motorcycle trail riding, Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) less than or equal to 50" wide.

Tags
Alpine

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      1 Review & Comments

      LonMirll
      POSTED: NO Overnight Parking at EAST Trailhead
      Overnight Parking IS available near WEST Trailhead along Water Canyon Road. Be aware of a steep climb along the first 1.1 miles. The rest of the trail is downhill running east.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Willie White located?
      Willie White is located in Bluff Springs, Cloudcroft, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Bluff Springs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.82006, -105.77145.
      ▼ How hard is Willie White?
      Willie White is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Willie White?
      Willie White has 746 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,257 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,006 ft to 9,262 ft.
      ▼ Is Willie White a point to point trail?
      Willie White is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Willie White?
      Willie White is 4.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Willie White?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Willie White. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Willie White?
      Willie White is best visited during: closed winter.
      ▼ How busy is Willie White?
      Willie White is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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