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8.1 miles
Distance
508 ft
Climb
-884 ft
Descent
00:39:30
Avg time
-376 ft
Altitude change
8,088 ft
Altitude min
8,898 ft
Altitude max
8,464 ft
Altitude start
8,087 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-25.8%
Grade max
18%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
2,470 ft
Distance flat
00:39:30
Avg time
VC08 Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaValles Caldera National Preserve
Los Alamos, New Mexico -
Ref NumberVC08
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AKARedondo Creek Road
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for E-Biking
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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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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eBike Allowed
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Year Opened2025
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Land Owner
Dirt/gravel road closed to motor vehicles. This road passes by the Sulphur Springs, where geothermal energy extraction was attempted.
Access Info
The National Preserve can be entered at the SW end of this road. NPS entry fee can be paid online.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 5 rides
- Last: May 7, 2026
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(35.974910, -106.559820)
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Frequently Asked Questions About VC08
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Where is VC08 located?
VC08 is located in Valles Caldera National Preserve, Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Valles Caldera National Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.97491, -106.55982.
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How hard is VC08?
VC08 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for VC08?
VC08 has 508 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 884 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,088 ft to 8,898 ft.
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Is VC08 a point to point trail?
VC08 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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