New Mexico State Bike Route 1
Carson National Forest, Taos County, NM
Point-to-point trail in Carson National Forest, Taos County, NM. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 45.1 mi (72.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,746 ft (837 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 5 min
- High point
- 7,844 ft (2,391 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: Taos Inn Historic Site 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Shortcut 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from start
- Visitor center: Questa Visitor Center 24.2 mi (38.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Shortcut 24.9 mi (40 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about New Mexico State Bike Route 1
How long is New Mexico State Bike Route 1?
New Mexico State Bike Route 1 is 45.1 mi (72.6 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 5 min. It climbs 2,746 ft (837 m) in total, up to a high point of 7,844 ft (2,391 m).
How hard is New Mexico State Bike Route 1?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for New Mexico State Bike Route 1?
Parking at the start. 22 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on New Mexico State Bike Route 1?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is New Mexico State Bike Route 1 shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on New Mexico State Bike Route 1?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near New Mexico State Bike Route 1?
World Cup Coffee, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Outdoor Outfitters, 0 mi (0.1 km).
Is this a good week for New Mexico State Bike Route 1?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near New Mexico State Bike Route 1
- Ojitos Trail Carson National Forest · Expert · 19.1 mi (30.7 km)
- S Boundary - Ojitos Trail Carson National Forest · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Dos Arroyos Trail Taos County · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.5 km)
- Devisadero Loop Carson National Forest · Expert · 10 mi (16.1 km)
- South Boundary Trail Carson National Forest · Expert · 20.7 mi (33.3 km)
- S Boundary - El Nogal Nature Trail Carson National Forest · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- El Nogal Nature Trail Carson National Forest · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- North Boundary Trail Carson National Forest · Expert · 18.8 mi (30.3 km)
More hikes in Carson National Forest
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap