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13.2 miles
Distance
1,299 ft
Climb
-4,280 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-2,979 ft
Altitude change
7,302 ft
Altitude min
10,290 ft
Altitude start
7,313 ft
Altitude end
-4.3%
Grade
-59.3%
Grade max
41.7%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
9 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Although this is a shuttle route, definitely bring a good amount of water and at least a snack as the climbs are quite steep. Also, please be polite and cautious of hikers.
Starting by shuttling to the top of the Winsor trail (Norski parking lot), this route follows down the famous Winsor trail and ends in town. Beginning on the upper Winsor which is fast, loose, and zig-zags through the forest, the route takes you across Pacheco Canyon road and continues on the middle Winsor past Borrego and Bear Wallow trails.
After a few miles of descending, wake up your lungs as you'll hang a left at the Chamisa Trail intersection (just past the large meadow) and climb the steep backside of the ridge. Once you reach the saddle of Chamisa, you need to continue right, following Saddleback trail, which climbs and descends along the ridge. Take in the view of downtown Santa Fe and Albuquerque from the final pitch on Saddleback and descend the loose and wild Sidewinder segment.
Hang a left onto the Juan Trail, which continues the fun descending down to the creek and Hyde Park road. At the bottom of the trail, make sure to continue to the road.
Follow right and climb 'Nuns Corner' on Hyde Park road up over the final rise, then descend a little bit before crossing the road to connect to Dale Ball Trails. If you miss the first entry, don't worry you can hop in at Cerros Colorados rd.
Cruise Dale Ball back into town and end on upper Cerro Gordo road which you can follow downhill back into town.
Detailed Description
Winsor Special Selection is a 13 mile popular expert route located near Santa Fe New Mexico. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 1,299 ft with a max elevation of 10,297 ft then descends -4,280 ft.
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Stats
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Distance13 miles
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Avg time2 hr 37 min
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Altitude change-2,979 ft
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Altitude min7,302 ft
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Altitude start10,290 ft
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Altitude end7,313 ft
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Climb1,299 ft
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Descent-4,280 ft
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Grade-4.3%
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Grade max-59.3%
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Grade min41.7%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down9 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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