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A fast run along the side of the hill and down though a chalky singletrack.


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Map Key

1.6

Miles

2.6

KM

Singletrack

5,929' 1,807 m

High

5,661' 1,726 m

Low

44' 14 m

Up

312' 95 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Description

Follow this fast singletrack with plenty of twists and steep, short climbs and drops. Take a fast downhill line though the chalky dust and cross over a narrow bridge spanning a small ravine. This trail loops north from the Strip Mine Trail with access to the trailhead at the west end on Forest Road Loop.

Contacts

Shared By:

Caleb Robinson with improvements by Luis Cuadros

Trail Ratings

  4.2 from 13 votes

#6

in Placitas

#8058

Overall
  4.2 from 13 votes
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1 Star
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Trail Rankings

#6

in Placitas

#157

in New Mexico

#8,058

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Photos

The red hills offer fun terrain to explore while the Sandias command the skyline.
Mar 13, 2017 near Placitas, NM
Strip Mine Trail mountain view
Mar 26, 2015 near Placitas, NM
Chalk Dust Downhill is loads of fun.
Jan 24, 2017 near Placitas, NM
Strip Mine Trail
Mar 26, 2015 near Placitas, NM

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Jul 2, 2024
TresSki Roach
Small washout from recent rains along the first mile of the trail.
Mar 23, 2022
Aidan Rutley
May 19, 2021
Steve Scheppmann
I rode Bobsled up then down then up again to high voltage trail. I took HV to chalk dust then back to lower parking lot. The Trails are great if yo…
Sep 13, 2019
Eric Foltz
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