Top Things to do in New Mexico
What to do and see in New Mexico, United States: The Best Biking Trails
With its rich cultural heritage from Native American and Spanish settlers, New Mexico has been both a Spanish colony and a Mexican colony, and still retains a strong individual identity within the United States. The landscape is breathtaking, the food incredible, and there is a thriving cultural scene, all of which makes New Mexico, and Santa Fe in particular, a great place all year long.
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1. El Nogal Loop
2. Cedro Peak
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Albuquerque's top mountain-biking area.
3. Tajique Torreon
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A pleasant biking route from the village of Tajique to the town of Torreon.
4. White Mesa Bike Trails
5. North Diversion Channel Trail
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Orangenads
The North Diversion Channel Trail provides a flat scenic ride from the University area all the way north to the Balloon Fiesta Park. One of the highlights is an eastern sur that allows riders to cross I-25 on a unique bike bridge that features lighting designed by famous NYC designer Richard Agriss of Enterprise Lightning.
6. Angel Fire Bike Park
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
Angel Fire Bike Park is the largest Bike Park in the Rocky Mountains and has been voted Best in the Southwest by MTBparks.com 7 years in a row! Come experience our 2,000+ vertical feet, 60+ miles of purpose built lift-served terrain featuring the best skinnies, jump lines, manicured flow and super chunk trails the United States has to offer.
Reviewed By JTRobinHC - Vidor, United States
Me and my Dad decided to stop here on our way from Colorado to Texas. We’re very glad we did! The setup was great. You walk into the bike rental shop, rent your bike and safety equipment (helmets are mandatory), and then you head down the slope to the chair lift. At the top of the mountain, you’ll find a large sign showing you all the trails and their difficulty level. They range all the way from beginner to pro, and the trails are very well marked. This was our first time to do this, so we asked for the easiest run. They told us to do Easy Street. It’s definitely a fun ride for beginners. It’s mostly smooth, and there’s enough switchbacks to make it fun. Not too steep, and the trails are wide. For our second run we did Ziggy, Easy Street, Combi, and Boulder Dash. Ziggy was rough, but still fun. As I said already, Easy Street was great. Combi was good as well, but Boulder Dash was excellent!!! If you’re a beginner looking for some mild jumps, Boulder Dash is perfect for you! If you’re a beginner, I certainly DON’T suggest doing Da Vinci’s Code!!! Neglecting to look at the difficulty level, we decided to try it. We immediately began to regret it. After that, we took Chutes and Ladders. If you like speed and pretty crazy drops, this one’s for you! You DO need to have a bit of experience in order to do this one. It’s probably not great for beginners either. Overall, my favorite track was either Boulder Dash or Chutes and Ladders. Out of the trails we rode, here’s how I would rank them: Beginner: Easy Street, Combi, Ziggy, Boulder Dash Medium: Chutes and Ladders Hard: Da Vinci’s Code The staff do such a great job, and they’ll keep you as safe as possible. Please don’t read this and decide not to come because it sounds too dangerous! Many of their trails are completely safe! What I like about this park is that YOU get to decide how crazy you want to get. If you’re uncomfortable with fast, crazy rides, there’s plenty of safe bike trails for you. Easy Street, Boulder Dash, and Combi are very safe. Don’t be nervous about doing them. It was my first time, but I had a blast! My compliments to the staff for making everything so enjoyable! That said, if you’re in the area (and even if you’re not), you absolutely have to try this! Come prepared for pure awesomeness!!! ????
7. Old Red River Pass
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
One of several biking areas in Red River.
8. Corrales Bosque
9. Placitas
10. Foothills Trails
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
This mountain bike trail network starts at the water tank and traverses the foothills north through Elena Gallegos to either Sandia Heights subdivision or the Tramway water tank.
Reviewed By DesertedDave - New Mexico, United States
So far, I've been on the Michael Emery and Piedra Lisa trails (several times); there are numerous smaller trails that branch off the main trail (365). Trails range from smooth and wide to narrow and technical. There are two covered picnic tables near the Menaul Trailhead parking lot, and a large rock outcropping a short walk from the Piedra Lisa Trailhead lot. (I wouldn't suggest a large group due to the current covid situation, and folks do bring their kids out here. I prefer going solo for the solitude, peace, and quiet. With cooler weather upon us, there hasn't been a whole lot of foot traffic. Which is nice.)
