Albuquerque, NM: Tunnel Canyon - Otero Canyon Loop

Albuquerque, NM: Tunnel Canyon - Otero Canyon Loop

Be prepared for a shady, cool, screaming fun downhill singletrack on this local favorite.

Author:	Becky
Date:	19 Jul 2007 5:56:11 PM
Activity:	Mountain Biking ActivitySearchMountainBiking
State:	New Mexico (NM)
Distance:	10.33 mi (Change units)
Calories:	427
Average Speed:	4.1 mph 0:14:31/mi
Duration:	2:30:01
Elevation:	Total Gain: 1844 ft Total Loss: 1854 ft Net Change: -9 ft
Difficulty:	6 / 10
Tags:	Albuquerque, New Mexico, Tijeras
Rating:	1 rating(s) Rate it

Park at the Tunnel Canyon parking lot and ride single track through the trees up to the top of Otero Canyon. A couple of rocky climbs will test your fitness and technical skill, but the work is worth it as you're rewarded with about 3 miles of singletrack down Otero Canyon. There are a few rocks to negotiate, but also a lot of smooth trail. Then it's either back over Tunnel Canyon Trail via the connector, or continue down Otero to NM 337.

Important: Do not go beyond the military withdrawal boundary signs.

-Mapped by Becky Johnston