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12.1 miles
Distance
927 ft
Climb
-928 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
6,657 ft
Altitude min
6,703 ft
Altitude start
6,703 ft
Altitude end
-17.3%
Grade max
32.9%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Rift Valley trail at the Taos Valley Overlook trail network, beginning at the trailhead located at the end of County Road 110.
Detailed Description
Rift Valley Loop is a 12 mile popular intermediate route located near Taos New Mexico. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 927 ft with a max elevation of 7,004 ft then descends -928 ft.
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Distance12 miles
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Avg time1 hr 37 min
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Altitude min6,657 ft
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Altitude start6,703 ft
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Altitude end6,703 ft
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Climb927 ft
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Descent-928 ft
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Grade max-17.3%
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Grade min32.9%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Bike typeXC
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Physical ratingModerate
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MTBing the Taos Overlook trails... Rift Valley
trail: Rift Valley Trail
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Oct 13, 2021
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