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Otero Canyon

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Ride Type: Loop
Trail Type: Single Track 100%
Single Track 100%
Distance: 7.00 miles (11.26 KM)
Duration: not specified.
Elevation Gain: 400 Feet (122 Meters)
Climbing: Steep and Technical
Skill Level: Weekend Warriors
User Density: not specified.

Trail Description:
Otero Canyon is all singletrack. It is petty rocky for the most part with a few soft meadows in between. It can be steep in sections.

How to get there:
Take i-40 east to 337 south. about 3 miles south after 2 large rock walls on the right side.

Additional Notes:
Take spare tubes. Pump up tires rock hard for the descent.