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New Mexico Rockies Singletrack
Duration
5 days
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$1,516 USD
New Mexico: a cyclist’s land of enchantment. Tucked way back into the broad in the shoulder New Mexico Rockies looms a mountain biker’s paradise, as exalted as a Buddhist monastery in The Himalayas. Still largely undiscovered in an all-knowing data age, some of the best trails in all the western hemisphere are also some of the least frequented, by virtue of their enviable isolation. Get ready to be floored by a mountain bike journey through New Mexico’s highest range country, more than 10,000-feet (3048m) above sea level. Be one of the very few to drift over these majestic High Plains, past the heritage sites and redoubts of Aztec, Zuni and 1400-year old Pueblo culture, the archeological epicenter of the Southwest.
- CategoryMountain Biking
- TypeFully Guided
- Duration5 days
- Culture LevelFamiliar
- Skill Level3 - Intermediate
- Activity Level3 - Active
- Elevation3 - Intermediate
- TerrainRugged
- Distance63.4 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance12.4 miles
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- Duration5 days
- Main DestinationUnited States
- Distance63.4 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance12.4 miles
- Elevation3 - Intermediate
- TerrainRugged
Itinerary Details
- Day 1Garcia Park, Medicine Wheel, South Boundary Trail
From Santa Fe, you will shuttle to Taos and the high Sangre de Cristo Mountains of the Carson National Forest. The shuttle ascends through aspen and pine, climbing to Garcia Park, which will serve as your base camp for two nights. You will have lunch, and enjoy the views of the rugged Wheeler Peak Wilderness from the perch at 10,000ft (3048m).
After lunch, you will ascend 300 feet (91m) to the Medicine Wheel, atop Paradise Park, where you can enjoy spectacular views of Wheeler Peak and the Taos Valley, 3,000 feet (910m) below.
Next, the route takes you on the Lower Route of the South Boundary Trail. This trail is widely recognized as one of the best in New Mexico. It is so exciting and challenging, some riders claim they should charge admission! Although the first 12 miles (19km) are mellow, the last three drop 2,200 feet (670m) down to the Taos Valley. Between the views, long stretches of sweet singletrack, and challenging rock gardens near the end of the ride, this trail literally has it all.
You will pop out in Taos and shuttle back to camp at Garcia Park. A home-cooked dinner is a welcomed reward for the first day out on the trails. Relax and make yourself at home.
Terrain| Singletrack, No Van Support
- 14.9 miles
- Garcia Park Camping or Taos Inn
- Lunch and Dinner
- Day 2South Boundary Trail - Magic Carpet Ride
After breakfast, you will head out on an extended morning ride. From camp, you can follow singletrack out to a twisty network of jeep roads, where a series of epic, lung-busting climbs await. The challenge of navigating these winding trails is almost as demanding as the cardio -good thing your guide is leading the way!
Next up is a ride on the "magic carpet" that is the South Boundary Trail. Hold on tight and enjoy the ride as you cascade down the magically fun trail as at twists, turns, and bumps along the way. A short climb brings you and your wide smile back to camp for a hot lunch. Then sit back and relax, you've earned a late afternoon nap or catch another descent on yesterday’s South Boundary!
Terrain| Doubletrack and Singletrack, No Van Support
- 15.5 - 31.1 miles
- Garcia Park Camping or Taos Inn
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 3Bob Sled to Angel Fire
Today’s ride takes you down what the tour operator calls the “bob sled”. From camp descend 200 feet (60m) on fast rolling jeep track. At the bottom, you will shuttle to the Angel Fire Ski Resort to ride the 2005 World Cup XC course. A rare-treat, this is a trail designed by world-class riders FOR world-class riders, so bring you’re A-game!
A long hill climb delivers you to a tight, technical climbing section fraught with tricky moss-covered boulders. Overall you will climb 1500ft. (457m) up the mountain. Then catch your breath and get ready, as you head back down the mountain on the intense downhill half of the course. Designed to test the best riders, this run will you put you in your place with rocky, tight singletrack, complete with jumps and drops. The seemingly never-ending trail delivers you all the way back to the base of the mountain.
For the faint of heart, an inviting pub and deck help pass the afternoon. Afterwards, you will all head to camp at Red River for another fun and laid-back evening under the stars.
Terrain| Doubletrack and Singletrack, No Van Support
- 14.9 - 23 miles
- Red River Camping or Red River Inn
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 4Lost Lake
A morning shuttle takes you to the Lost Lake trailhead where you can head out on yet another great day of riding. The ride starts off with a tough jeep road climb, but soon enough it peters out into smoother singletrack. Switchbacks ease the route, and you'll settle into a comfortable cruising climb. Just when you are lulled into a sense of complacency, the bottom drops out!
You reach the top, and then the terrain changes dramatically as you ride 1.5 miles (2.4km) along the edge of a steep slope, with beautiful views of Wheeler Park a quick glance away. Resist the urge to stare off into the scenic distance, this off-camber riding demands careful attention. As you get close, you will reach the wilderness boundary and hike the last bit of the way to Lost Lake. Tucked deep in the wilderness, out of reach for car-bound tourists, this rarely visited gem is likely the most picturesque mountain lake you'll ever visit!
After taking time to enjoy this special place, you will return to your bike and head back down the mountain. You will wiz back down in about 1/3 of the time it took to climb up-the same great riding and crisp scenery, without all the hard work; what's not to love?!
Terrain | Singletrack, No Van Support
- 11.8 miles
- Red River Campground or Red River Inn
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 5Taos Ski Valley/Frazer Mountain