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2,881 ft
Distance
181 ft
Climb
-66 ft
Descent
00:10:24
Avg time
115 ft
Altitude change
8,027 ft
Altitude min
8,206 ft
Altitude max
8,091 ft
Altitude start
8,205 ft
Altitude end
4%
Grade
-20%
Grade max
34.1%
Grade min
1,611 ft
Distance climb
971 ft
Distance down
295 ft
Distance flat
00:10:24
Avg time
Charging Elk Details
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Activities
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- Horse
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaArroyo Hondo USFS
Santa Fe, New Mexico -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerSanta Fe National Forest
Alternate connector to FR79 that intersects FR79 more to the north than Pocket Protector connector. This is a very steep, fall line, trail. It is a challenge going up and ripping fast going down.
Fire danger is a major concern in this area. PLEASE DO NOT HAVE ANY FIRES.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 12 miles avg distance
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- 120 rides
- Last: Jun 26, 2026
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Directions to charging-elk trailhead
(35.619390, -105.865730)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charging Elk
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Where is Charging Elk located?
Charging Elk is located in Arroyo Hondo USFS, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Arroyo Hondo USFS trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.61939, -105.86573.
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How hard is Charging Elk?
Charging Elk is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Charging Elk?
Charging Elk has 181 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 66 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,027 ft to 8,206 ft.
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Is Charging Elk a point to point trail?
Charging Elk is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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