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- Mountain Bike
44 trails
- E-Bike
7 trails
- Gravel Bike
6 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Hike
39 trails
- Trail Running
39 trails
- Downhill Ski
50 trails
Region Details
- 9
- 8
- 20
- 10
Region Status
Caution as of May 24, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 92
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 44
- Trails E-Bike
- 7
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 6
- Trails Hike
- 39
- Trails Trail Running
- 39
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 50
- Total Distance
- 156 miles
- Total Descent
- 35,404 ft
- Total Vertical
- 6,030 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 11,404 ft
- Reports
- 129
- Photos
- 72
- Ridden Counter
- 3,847
Sub Regions
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Apache Ski Resort
- 1
- 3
- 1
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Cedar Creek Recreation Area
- 4
- 7
- 8
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Grindstone
- 2
- 9
Popular Ruidoso Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 73 ft • 283 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 4,487 ft • 295 ft • 281 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 3 miles • 194 ft • 261 •
Challenging climb, Techy fast downhill.
• 85 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 30 ft • 257 •
World class Downhill flow trail. Non stop Expert level features. With rollable lines choices for intermediate riders the entire length of trail. Free of charge on National Forest land.
• 70 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 183 ft • 210 •
One of the highlights of this trail system. Fast descent, wide open turns, rock gardens and small ledges reward the rider after the long climb to the top.
• 75 ★ 4.3 • 3,913 ft • 153 ft • 201 •
Ridge top trail with excellent views of Capitan Range & Sierra Blanca. Connector route to "DownHill Trail" from Shuttle Parking area.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 219 ft • 163 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 374 ft • 153 •
Most direct trail to top of Cedar Creek Rec Area East.
Ruidoso Mountain Bike Routes
15 miles • 1,869 ft • 8 • Loop •
With trails winding through pine forests and the clear waters of Grindstone Lake, Ruidoso, often described...
• 11 miles • 1,870 ft • 4 •
• 6 miles • 1,210 ft • 4 •
• 11 miles • 1,968 ft • 4 •
• 14 miles • 2,654 ft • 7 •
• 15 miles • 2,890 ft • 8 •
Photos of Ruidoso Mountain Bike
Videos of Ruidoso Mountain Bike
trail: Watermelon Sugar High
0:18 |
14 |
Jul 31, 2025
trail: Cedar Creek DownHill Trail
0:09 |
90 |
Aug 2, 2023
trail: Cedar Creek Loop
0:35 |
102 |
May 28, 2021
trail: Cedar Creek DownHill Trail
0:32 |
529 |
Jun 13, 2017
trail: Water Tower Trail
2:37 |
99 |
Apr 28, 2013
trail: Water Tower Trail
2:16 |
341 |
Apr 3, 2013
trail: Grindstone Ridge
11:52 |
45 |
Aug 25, 2025 , Ruidoso
trail: Watermelon Sugar High
23:33 |
25 |
Aug 25, 2025 , Ruidoso
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Lake Loop | May 24, 2026 @ 8:20am (America/Denver) May 24, 2026 | Variable | Dr-AlexHarrison | ||
| Upper Geriatrics | May 23, 2026 @ 1:31pm (America/Denver) May 23, 2026 | Dry | Jtyldesley | ||
| Lake Trail C | Apr 4, 2026 @ 2:35pm (America/Denver) Apr 4, 2026 | Ideal | nickyspitz | ||
| Alfred Hale Connector | Apr 4, 2026 @ 2:35pm (America/Denver) Apr 4, 2026 | Ideal | nickyspitz | ||
| Lake Trail A | Apr 4, 2026 @ 2:35pm (America/Denver) Apr 4, 2026 | Ideal | nickyspitz | ||
| Cedar Creek DownHill Trail | Mar 21, 2026 @ 2:07pm (America/Denver) Mar 21, 2026 | Very Dry | MattPZe1O4 | ||
| Lower Geriatics | Dec 16, 2025 @ 8:51am (America/Denver) Dec 16, 2025 | Very Dry | chainslapAZ | ||
| Spring Canyon Loop | Dec 15, 2025 @ 4:07pm (America/Denver) Dec 15, 2025 | Unknown | chainslapAZ | ||
| T 93 B | Dec 15, 2025 @ 8:38am (America/Denver) Dec 15, 2025 | Unknown | chainslapAZ | ||
| Ravens Ridge | Dec 15, 2025 @ 8:36am (America/Denver) Dec 15, 2025 | Unknown | chainslapAZ |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KellyaFoRL4 | ridden | trail | activity #96600853 and 1 more | Jun 9, 2026 @ 6:15am Jun 9, 2026 |
| m0fHC3 | wishlist | trail | activity #96344152 | Jun 5, 2026 @ 11:13pm Jun 5, 2026 |
| arthurzoksO5 | wishlist | trail | activity #96266435 and 2 more | Jun 4, 2026 @ 6:01pm Jun 4, 2026 |
| Dr-AlexHarrison | add | report | activity #95407338 | May 24, 2026 @ 7:25am May 24, 2026 |
| Dr-AlexHarrison | ridden | trail | activity #95406912 | May 24, 2026 @ 7:19am May 24, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Overall not bad. Tree down at mile 2.5, and... | Jul 19, 2025 @ 11:09am Jul 19, 2025 | ||
| trail | UPDATE: great downhill ;) | Jun 12, 2024 @ 4:19pm Jun 12, 2024 | ||
| trail | Just got to top… no hike a bike sections at... | Jun 12, 2024 @ 2:51pm Jun 12, 2024 | ||
| trail | Did this trail north to south... | Oct 18, 2023 @ 8:20am Oct 18, 2023 | ||
| trail | We did Cedar Creek Travers to Water Tower... | Oct 18, 2023 @ 8:17am Oct 18, 2023 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails55 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k9 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge6 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k14 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge7 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Ski Resort | bike park | Ruidoso |
Local Trail Supporters
- Pinnacle Trail System Design LLC
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 44 | 137 miles | 16,962 ft | 68 miles | 6,030 ft | #1,463 | #550 | 72 | 129 | 1 | 2,497 | |
| E-Bike | 7 | 77 miles | 7,037 ft | 42 miles | 6,030 ft | #2,516 | #1,013 | 79 | 146 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 6 | 80 miles | 5,505 ft | 39 miles | 2,631 ft | #266 | #893 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 39 | 129 miles | 14,465 ft | 61 miles | 2,746 ft | #2,233 | #906 | 122 | 272 | |||
| Trail Running | 39 | 129 miles | 14,465 ft | 61 miles | 2,746 ft | #1,814 | #600 | 122 | 92 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 50 | 19 miles | 18,442 ft | 18 miles | 1,772 ft | #347 | #136 | 114 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Ruidoso
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What are the best places to ride in Ruidoso?
Ruidoso has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ruidoso?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ruidoso are:
- Cedar Creek DownHill Trail (4.6/5)
- Perk Canyon DH (4.4/5)
- Mesa Loop (4.2/5)
- Upper Geriatrics (4.2/5)
- Cedar Creek Traverse (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Ruidoso?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Ruidoso are:
- July (94 activities)
- October (50 activities)
- June (46 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Ruidoso?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Ruidoso. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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