New Mexico State Bike Route 12
Bernalillo County, NM
Point-to-point trail in Bernalillo County, NM. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 29.1 mi (46.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,231 ft (680 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 25 min
- High point
- 7,566 ft (2,306 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Public Safety Memorial 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: Sandia District Ranger Station 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Trailhead 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from start
- Trailhead: Tunnel Canyon Trailhead 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from start
- Trailhead: Otero Canyon Trailhead 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from start
- Trailhead: Big Block Climbing Area 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from start
- Picnic area: Carolino Canyon Reservation Area 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about New Mexico State Bike Route 12
How long is New Mexico State Bike Route 12?
New Mexico State Bike Route 12 is 29.1 mi (46.8 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 25 min. It climbs 2,231 ft (680 m) in total, up to a high point of 7,566 ft (2,306 m).
How hard is New Mexico State Bike Route 12?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for New Mexico State Bike Route 12?
Parking at the start. 21 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on New Mexico State Bike Route 12?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is New Mexico State Bike Route 12 shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on New Mexico State Bike Route 12?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near New Mexico State Bike Route 12?
Subway, 0 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Chevron, 1.7 mi (2.8 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for New Mexico State Bike Route 12?
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 12
- Ranger Rock Trail Cibola National Forest · Easy · 0.2 mi (0.4 km)
- South Sandia Peak via CCC Sandia Mountain Wilderness · Expert · 9.2 mi (14.8 km)
- YCC Bench Trail Carlito Springs Open Space · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Old South Crest Trail Sandia Mountain Wilderness · Moderate · 3.3 mi (5.3 km)
- Carlito Springs Loop Trail Carlito Springs Open Space · Moderate · 3.2 mi (5.2 km)
- Hobbies Trail Sandia Mountain Wilderness · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- ATV Bypass Trail Cibola National Forest · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.8 km)
- ATV Bypass Trail Cibola National Forest · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.8 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap