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The Nail Trail

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 3.7 (3)
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  2. NM
  3. …North Central New Mexico
  4. Los Alamos
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“A very technical loop from Hwy. 501 up Pajarito mountain. ”

Taber West
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3.2

Miles

5.1

KM
Singletrack

8,426' 2,568 m

High

7,767' 2,367 m

Low

634' 193 m

Up

674' 205 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

23%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

This trail starts on the highway shoulder just after the emergency management center on the right. The climb is very rocky and technical for several miles before it levels off some. Near the top of the canyon, the singletrack turns left and drops into the canyon bottom, then descends back down to the highway. Near the bottom there is a short hike a bike section and then some smooth singletrack to the end.

Contacts

Local Club: Los Alamos Singletrack Association

Land Manager: USFS - Santa Fe National Forest Office

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  3.7 from 3 votes

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in Los Alamos

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#13

in Los Alamos

#478

in New Mexico

#21,486

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Nail Trail descent, Los Alamos, NM.
Feb 15, 2018 near Los Alamos, NM
Nail trail above junction with Pajarito Canyon trail
Apr 26, 2014 near Los Alamos, NM
Nail Trail
Apr 26, 2014 near Los Alamos, NM
Nail trail from just above junction with Pajarito Canyon Trail
Apr 26, 2014 near Los Alamos, NM

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