El Nogal Loop
| Location: | Taos, New Mexico |
| Ride Type: | Loop |
| Trail Type: |
Dual Track 75% Single Track 25% |
| Distance: | 10.00 miles (16.09 KM) |
| Duration: | not specified. |
| Elevation Gain: | 2020 Feet (615 Meters) |
| Climbing: | Long |
| Skill Level: | Advanced Skills |
| User Density: | not specified. |
Ride Summary:
A killer climb to start and a whirl wind downhill to the finish.
Trail Description:
This ride starts with a 7 mile 2020 foot climb that will really get your heart pumping. If it's not pumping like crazy by then, it will be in a second. At the top of the doubletrack trail is a technical and steep 3 mile downhill that will challenge any rider. This downhill section is for advanced riders only. It is extremely steep, rocky and difficult. This isn't a trail to play macho on. Stay within your limits!
How to get there:
From TaosTake I-64 about a half mile East of the center of town to a picnic area. This is where the trail begins.