Alien Run: Long Loop
Cover the very best trails at Alien Run and visit a UFO crash site on this route.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 238 m
- Descent
- 238 m
Trail Running in New Mexico
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Trail Running Routes in New Mexico
Alien Run: Short Loop
Short but sweet loop through the Alien Run trails.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 134 m
- Descent
- 134 m
Nambe Lake
The most popular alpine lake near Santa Fe.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 609 m
- Descent
- 609 m
La Tierra Loop
Santa Fe's go-to winter trail system.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 197 m
- Descent
- 197 m
Galisteo Basin Preserve Loop
Fantastic ridge line running amid dramatic skies, stunning topography, and unique geology.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 329 m
- Descent
- 329 m
Atalaya Mountain Loop
Summit run starting close to town with incredible views!
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 545 m
- Descent
- 545 m
Williams Lake
The most popular trail in Taos Ski Valley—but for good reason!
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 6.2 km
- Ascent
- 313 m
- Descent
- 313 m
Rift Valley Loop
Flowy trails with fantastic views!
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 260 m
- Descent
- 260 m
Ojitos -> South Boundary Loop
Run to the top of South Boundary's final rowdy descent.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 772 m
- Descent
- 772 m
Gavilan Trail
Steep climb to beautiful views of the Sangres.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Ascent
- 690 m
- Descent
- 690 m
Devisadero Peak Loop
A scenic, accessible peak climb close to Taos
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 8.8 km
- Ascent
- 422 m
- Descent
- 422 m
Taos Vortex
If you're looking for a beat down without even leaving the foothills of Taos, look no further than the so-called Taos Vortex route.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 678 m
- Descent
- 678 m
Tortugas Mountain Loop
A classic run around Tortugas Mountain with expansive views and classic desert scenery.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 6.2 km
- Ascent
- 119 m
- Descent
- 119 m
Whitewash Loop and South Sandia Peak
An epic trail run into the southern portion of the Sandia Mountain Wilderness.
Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Dale Ball Loop
The long outer loop through Santa Fe's marquee trail system.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 454 m
- Descent
- 454 m
Mesa Trail Loop
An excellent trail run through picturesque rock formations, leading to a panoramic overlook.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 591 m
- Descent
- 591 m
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