Placitas Figure-8
Flowy desert riding on non-technical trails—a great place for beginners, or those looking to advance their skills slightly.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 344 m
- Descent
- 344 m
Mountain Biking in New Mexico
Go mountain biking in New Mexico with curated guides of the best bike trails across the region. With over 207 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in New Mexico.
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Mountain Biking Routes in New Mexico
Galisteo Basin Preserve Trails: Intermediate Route
Fantastic ridge line riding amid dramatic skies, stunning topography, and unique geology.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 329 m
- Descent
- 329 m
White Ridge Trail
A serpentine network of rocky outcrops, smooth singletrack, and exotic colors.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 316 m
- Descent
- 316 m
Lost Lake Loop
An excellent 14-mile ride that includes secluded forest and exposed rock zones.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 875 m
- Descent
- 874 m
Copper Canyon
A punishing, steady climb to the South Baldy summit, rewarded with an exhilarating descent.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Winsor Trail
The Winsor Trail is a mostly non-technical downhill romp into Santa Fe.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 85 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
South Boundary Trail
The South Boundary Trail is New Mexico's favorite epic shuttle ride.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 33 km
- Ascent
- 638 m
- Descent
- 1.5 km
Dragonfly´s Trail Arenas Valley NM
fun, picturesque trail
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 298 m
- Descent
- 299 m
Pepper Spray Lower
This is actually the final section of the World Cup
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 513 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 82 m
Boulder Dash Lower
Medium jumps and flow before finishing your run
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 371 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 40 m
Diesel Upper
A fun blue connecting you to the other trails on the mountain
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 932 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 92 m
Graveyard (Pro Line)
A short section of extreme tech through a boulder field
Extreme Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 173 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 28 m
Upper Boogie
Extremely technical superchunk through a variety of terrain
Extreme Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 286 m
Upper Chillin'
Upper Chillin': steep superchunk that's for experts only.
Extreme Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 293 m
Upper Supreme DH
Steep superchunk for experts only.
Extreme Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 237 m
Candyland
Large jumps, hips, step ups, and drops. Freeride skills required.
Extreme Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 955 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 115 m