Strip Mine Trail is a well-marked trail that is shared with bikers and takes runners through the Placitas trail system. It can be ran as an out-and-back, but it also leads to the Chalk Dust Trail which can be taken to make a loop. The elevation on this run ranges from 5,660 feet to 6,040 feet above sea level.

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1. Chalk Dust and Strip Mine Loop

7.61km

01:02

240m

Jog the moderate 4.7-mile Chalk Dust and Strip Mine Loop in Placitas Open Space, featuring high desert scenery and views of Red Hill.

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2. Strip Mine Trail loop from Placitas Trail Head mile 3.o NM 165

8.82km

01:07

160m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 676 m

Uphill 40 m

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Location: Placitas, Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States

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