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Sangre de Christo Mountains

Sangre de Christo Mountains

The best MTB trails in the Sangre de Christo Mountains

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Mountain biking in the Sangre de Christo Mountains is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of New Mexico. To help you experience the best the …

Last updated: November 29, 2025

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1. Cottonwood Loop – Arkansas Hills Trail System Salida

35.2km

03:46

740m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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2. Frontside to Chicken Dinner loop — Salida

14.2km

01:22

260m

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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3. Outer Dale Ball Trails loop — Santa Fe

14.4km

02:40

300m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4. Rainbow Trail loop — Salida

36.2km

03:42

880m

870m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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5. Salida Mountain Quick loop — Salida

7.90km

00:49

190m

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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6. Rainbow Trail loop — Poncha Springs

30.5km

02:57

530m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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7. Technical Loop – Arkansas Hills Trail System Salida

9.51km

01:05

300m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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8. Bear Creek/Rainbow/Columbine loop — Salida

13.3km

01:31

440m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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9. Chamisa, Saddleback, Juan, and Winsor Trail loop — Santa Fe

15.1km

01:45

540m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Aspen Vista and Alamos Vista loop — Tesuque Peak

13.7km

01:38

610m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in the Sangre de Christo Mountains

1. Cottonwood Loop – Arkansas Hills Trail System Salida

2. Frontside to Chicken Dinner loop — Salida

3. Outer Dale Ball Trails loop — Santa Fe

4. Rainbow Trail loop — Salida

5. Salida Mountain Quick loop — Salida

6. Rainbow Trail loop — Poncha Springs

7. Technical Loop – Arkansas Hills Trail System Salida

8. Bear Creek/Rainbow/Columbine loop — Salida

9. Chamisa, Saddleback, Juan, and Winsor Trail loop — Santa Fe

10. Aspen Vista and Alamos Vista loop — Tesuque Peak

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