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        Tijeras is just South of the I40. It is the closest town to the Cedro & Otero/Tunnel Canyon riding areas. The Ranger Station is right off the 337 and is a good source for trail information, maps, etc...
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        Region Details
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        Region Status
        Open as of Nov 17, 2022

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        13
        Trails Mountain Bike
        10
        Trails Horse
        13
        Trails Hike
        13
        Trails Trail Running
        13
        Total Distance
        5 miles
        Total Descent Distance
        3 miles
        Total Descent
        803 ft
        Total Vertical
        633 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        7,053 ft
        Photos
        2
        Ridden Counter
        110
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        Popular Tijeras Mountain Biking Trails

        100 0.0 3,504 ft 75 ft 12
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
        80 0.0 3,619 ft 73 ft 5
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
        90 0.0 3,550 ft 111 ft 5
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
        70 0.0 259 ft 0 ft 4
        Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
        60 0.0 4,826 ft 114 ft 2
        Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
        30 0.0 968 ft 4 ft 2
        Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
        20 0.0 246 ft 0 ft 1
        Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
        40 0.0 305 ft 0 ft 1
        Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 1 rides
        Yesterday
        • 0 rides
        Past Week
        • 3 rides

        Tijeras Mountain Bike Routes

        4 miles 266 ft 8 Loop
        2025 NM NICA Oak Flats High School
        4 miles 556 ft 3
        Nice little loop for XC practice. Hilly but not extreme.
        3.0 32 miles 3,350 ft 45
        Real fun route that traverses around all of the Cedro and Otero Canyon trail systems. There are many...
        3.0 21 miles 3,201 ft 9
        Percorso molto bello su e giù dai Colli di Bergamo. Partenza da Ponteranica (BG).
        13 miles 1,134 ft 0 Loop
        Beautiful XC-like ride with small downhill sections. Nothing major. Blue square at most. No risky stuff,...
        8 miles 777 ft 0 Loop
        Beautiful XC-like ride with small downhill sections. Nothing major. Blue square at most. No risky stuff,...

        Photos of Tijeras Mountain Bike

        14 |
        Aug 25, 2024 @ 2:00pm
        Aug 25, 2024

        Videos of Tijeras Mountain Bike

        Finding Cool Sh¡t at Oak Flats

        0:14 | 78 | Jun 28, 2024

        Activity Feed

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        mattiar3alskiaccywishlistrouteactivity #95501703
        May 25, 2026 @ 10:26am
        May 25, 2026
        Liuk66voterouteactivity #93760921
        May 1, 2026 @ 12:56am
        May 1, 2026
        mrprevostwishlistrouteactivity #91857333
        Apr 3, 2026 @ 4:20pm
        Apr 3, 2026
        jaslowuphillabqwishlistrouteactivity #91830197
        Apr 3, 2026 @ 9:27am
        Apr 3, 2026
        LomiMonkwishlistrouteactivity #82759842
        Oct 21, 2025 @ 7:29am
        Oct 21, 2025

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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike104 miles371 ft2 miles433 ft
        #9,983#3,120251,364
        Horse135 miles804 ft3 miles633 ft
        #2,882#1,61214
        Hike135 miles804 ft3 miles633 ft
        #2,653#1,0222290
        Trail Running135 miles804 ft3 miles633 ft
        #11,735#4,084143

        Frequently Asked Questions About Tijeras

        What are the best places to ride in Tijeras?
        Tijeras has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Tijeras?
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Tijeras?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Tijeras are:
        • August (37 activities)
        • July (27 activities)
        • September (26 activities)
        Check the Tijeras reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Tijeras?
        There are 5 parking locations listed in Tijeras. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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