Name: The Stem
Rating: 3.1

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This trail known simply as the "Stem" provides access from the east parking area to the "6 Flags" intersection. From here you can go directly to High Desert Trail System First Mesa or take High Desert Trail System Connector to High Desert Trail System, 3rd and 2nd Mesa Loop.

Climbs gradually through high desert terrain and vegetation, crossing a broad arroyo along the way.

Watch for hikers as this is a popular access route.

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Local Club: Gallup Trails

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John Geronimo

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3.1 from 7 votes

#5

in High Desert Trail System

#24034

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3.1 from 7 votes

5 Star		14%
4 Star		29%
3 Star		29%
2 Star		14%
1 Star		14%

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Rocks add scenery along this broad arroyo, but alas there are no technical features

Aug 16, 2014 near Gallup, NM

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Oct 10, 2023

Clare Shemeta

the East trailhead access does not really exist. we cruised around for 20 minutes the new road seems to have possibly wiped out all of the trail do… 0.1mi

Jul 20, 2020

R M

Nice beginner trail with nice scenery 3mi — 17h 45m

Nov 28, 2018

H Inabnit

Oct 19, 2018

MIKE Cordes

Didn’t bring my bike but we really enjoyed walking the trail here. I would consider it an entry level trail with enough in it to keep fun. Nice 3mi

Aug 12, 2018

Cody Gertz

Loose sand in spots, but other than that... Fast and fun 3mi

Aug 4, 2017

David Miller

Jul 26, 2017

David Miller

4mi

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The Stem

“Access from the Gamerco trailhead of the High Desert Trail System. ”

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6,685' 2,038 m

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205' 62 m

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High Desert Trail System, 3rd and 2nd Mesa Loop

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