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Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: City Managed
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Region Supporters & Maintainers
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Santa Fe
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
74 trails
- E-Bike
74 trails
- Hike
76 trails
- Trail Running
76 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 17, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 74
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 74
- Trails E-Bike
- 74
- Trails Hike
- 76
- Trails Trail Running
- 76
- Total Distance
- 34 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,295 ft
- Total Vertical
- 465 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 7,349 ft
- Reports
- 1,735
- Photos
- 46
- Ridden Counter
- 36,670
Popular La Tierra Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 115 ft • 1,173 •
For some, this is a flagship XC trail in the La Tierra trail network. It boasts the best views around from atop the climb near the halfway point, just east of the intersection with at marker #2. The trail is mostly downhill going west,...
• 85 ★ 3.0 • 3,678 ft • 9 ft • 1,120 •
As one of the long-standing main arteries of the La Tierra Trail network, this trail is the jumping-off point for many other trails. This is fast in both directions although it is a climb going northeast. The trail is smooth and does...
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 1 mile • 5 ft • 1,095 •
A relatively recent addition to La Tierra. Head toward point 6 from point 7 and the trailhead is well marked (technical trail, downhill only). This flow trail has several tabletops, doubles, and just about all turns are bermed. Most...
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 5,197 ft • 105 ft • 1,090 •
This mild, ridgetop trail has views of the parallel ridges to the north and south. It serves as an excellent trail for beginners that want to access that side of the trail network. Be careful however as it is heavily used given its...
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 2,802 ft • 21 ft • 933 •
is a beautiful stroll through a juniper glade. It is a green trail without many features to speak of besides a steep dip into the arroyo at the north end. If you take your time you may even see a jackrabbit or a lizard on this desert...
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 3,251 ft • 57 ft • 909 •
This stretch of trail marks the northern border of the East La Tierra Trail Network. It is an access point for 3 trails that head south into the Frijoles Arroyo. The trail is often ridden as a part of a loop connecting and . The trail...
• 95 ★ 3.4 • 2,802 ft • 67 ft • 851 •
Given it's proximity to both the Frijoles and lots, this trail gets used. This is also the access trail for the Freeride Jump Park. It climbs to a high point in the middle where you have the option to cross Camino de las Montoyas to the...
La Tierra Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.8 • 10 miles • 896 ft • 24 • Loop •
This route is one of our classics combining both sides of La Tierra and enjoying some of our favorite...
★ 5.0 • 15 miles • 1,388 ft • 29 • Loop •
This route includes the best of La Tierra, especially the technical sections. Hustle & Flow is ridden...
★ 3.0 • 5 miles • 351 ft • 7 • Loop •
Great intro to the trails at La Tierra. Great views of the mountains. Mostly green trails with no...
★ 1.0 • 7 miles • 623 ft • 11 • Loop •
Fun loop that includes some of the best features of La Tierra trails. Want more? Take a right at #1 and...
8 miles • 767 ft • 10 • Loop •
2022 La Tierra Torture at La Tierra Trails
Photos of La Tierra Mountain Bike
Videos of La Tierra Mountain Bike
trail: Trash Pit Booters
2:06 |
571 |
Jul 30, 2021
trail: Trash Pit Booters
0:17 |
412 |
Dec 7, 2020
trail: Yippe Callé
17:41 |
380 |
Apr 11, 2018
trail: Yippe Callé
0:30 |
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Mar 30, 2017
trail: Tapout
0:52 |
529 |
Oct 16, 2014
trail: Hustle and Flow
4:49 |
590 |
Jul 12, 2022 , Santa Fe
trail: The Whoops
4:45 |
780 |
Jul 12, 2022 , Santa Fe
trail: Hustle and Flow
7:48 |
488 |
Oct 27, 2021 , Santa Fe
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Autobahn | Jun 17, 2026 @ 11:24am (America/Ciudad_Juarez) Jun 17, 2026 | Dry | shindog1961 | ||
| Uno | Jun 17, 2026 @ 11:24am (America/Ciudad_Juarez) Jun 17, 2026 | Very Dry | shindog1961 | ||
| North Boundary | Jun 17, 2026 @ 11:24am (America/Ciudad_Juarez) Jun 17, 2026 | Dry | shindog1961 | ||
| Cruise Line | Jun 17, 2026 @ 11:24am (America/Ciudad_Juarez) Jun 17, 2026 | Dry | shindog1961 | ||
| Outer Limits | Jun 17, 2026 @ 11:24am (America/Ciudad_Juarez) Jun 17, 2026 | Dry | shindog1961 | ||
| Outer Limits | Jun 17, 2026 @ 11:24am (America/Ciudad_Juarez) Jun 17, 2026 | Ideal | shindog1961 | ||
| Red Dawg | Jun 13, 2026 @ 9:04am (America/Denver) Jun 13, 2026 | Dry | nicolecopti | ||
| Escalator | Jun 13, 2026 @ 9:04am (America/Denver) Jun 13, 2026 | Very Dry | nicolecopti | ||
| Snake Alley #12 - #14 | Jun 13, 2026 @ 9:04am (America/Denver) Jun 13, 2026 | Very Dry | nicolecopti | ||
| Venus Express | Jun 13, 2026 @ 9:04am (America/Denver) Jun 13, 2026 | Very Dry | nicolecopti |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Henry5cDsh6 | wishlist | route | activity #97415337 | Jun 20, 2026 @ 11:12am 1 hours |
| sb666 | wishlist | trail | activity #97296445 | Jun 18, 2026 @ 9:42pm 2 days |
| Drewoowoo | wishlist | route | activity #97294076 | Jun 18, 2026 @ 8:25pm 2 days |
| shindog1961 | add | report | activity #97277659 and 5 more | Jun 18, 2026 @ 2:57pm 2 days |
| shindog1961 | wishlist | route | activity #97084182 | Jun 15, 2026 @ 7:58pm Jun 15, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | one way now! | Jun 10, 2026 @ 11:02am Jun 10, 2026 | ||
| trail | The detail section says that this is the most... | Mar 3, 2026 @ 4:06pm Mar 3, 2026 | ||
| trail | Not an official trail. Unmarked intersection.... | Mar 3, 2026 @ 4:04pm Mar 3, 2026 | ||
| trail | Best trail in LT. XC heaven. | Jan 13, 2026 @ 11:58am Jan 13, 2026 | ||
| trail | Too steep in many areas which causes lots of... | Dec 18, 2025 @ 10:19am Dec 18, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
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| Aldea | 5 | 1 | 3.3 km | ||
| Dale Ball | 5 | 62 | 4 | 3.8 km | |
| Arroyo Hondo Open Space | 1 | 4 | 6.6 km | ||
| Arroyo Hondo USFS | 2 | 12 | 8 | 7.8 km | |
| Santa Fe Mountains | 1 | 20 | 15 | 3 | 9 km |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| La Tierra Dirt Jumps | skill park | Santa Fe | |
| La Tierra Freeride Jump Park | skill park | Santa Fe | |
| Buckman MX Track | skill park | Santa Fe |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Santa Fe Fat Tire Society
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Glorieta Adventure Camps
![Glorieta Adventure Camps]()
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The Broken SpokeBike Shop
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Mellow VeloBike Shop
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New Mexico Bike N SportBike Shop
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Rob And Charlie's Bike ShopBike Shop
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 74 | 34 miles | 3,294 ft | 14 miles | 466 ft | #316 | #116 | 45 | 1,734 | 9 | 15,826 | |
| E-Bike | 74 | 34 miles | 3,294 ft | 14 miles | 466 ft | #2,321 | #779 | 1 | 1,608 | 637 | ||
| Hike | 76 | 32 miles | 2,917 ft | 13 miles | 466 ft | #920 | #469 | 1,717 | 312 | |||
| Trail Running | 76 | 32 miles | 2,917 ft | 13 miles | 466 ft | #2,641 | #652 | 1,717 | 1,443 |
Frequently Asked Questions About La Tierra
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in La Tierra?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in La Tierra are:
- Hustle and Flow (4.3/5)
- The Whoops (4.1/5)
- Xavi's Hustle (4.1/5)
- Tapout (4.1/5)
- Rusty Barrel (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in La Tierra?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in La Tierra are:
- July (248 activities)
- August (191 activities)
- May (161 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in La Tierra?
There are 8 parking locations listed in La Tierra. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in La Tierra?
The longest trail in La Tierra is Pipeline Road at 3.2 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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