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View of Taos – El Nogal Trailhead loop from PDC @ Weimer

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View of Taos – El Nogal Trailhead loop from PDC @ Weimer

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View of Taos – El Nogal Trailhead loop from PDC @ Weimer

05:12

55.1km

1,200m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.14 km for 22.2 km

Open: • May-December (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.1 km

FR 437 (Rio Chiquito Road) Intersection

Highlight • Trail

FR 437, or Rio Chiquito Road, ius a great way to access some of the hikes near Taos away from the crowds along Highway 64. At this spot, FR 437 …

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12.6 km

Forest Road 437 (Rio Chiquito Road)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This quiet forest road follows the Rio Chiquito westward through Carson National Forest, offering a peaceful walk beside the creek and shaded stretches of pine. If you are heading north …

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31.7 km

Sierra de Don Fernando

Highlight • Summit

This 10,368-foot mountain has a wide, grassy summit, but there are enough trees if you want to rest in the shade. The view of the surrounding mountains is particularly good in autumn when the aspen trees have turned yellow.

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35.6 km

South Boundary Trail (Middle Part)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

You will be having a blast when shredding through this scenic route through aspens and high alpine meadows. Be prepared for the last few miles of South Boundary: They will be challenging and extremely rocky!

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44.3 km

View of Taos

Highlight • Viewpoint

To the west you can see the outskirts of Taos as well as the separate community of Ranchos de Taos.

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44.6 km

South Boundary Trail (164) & Ojitos Trail (166) juction

Highlight • Trail

The South Boundary Trail and the Ojitos Trail intersect at this point. The junction is clearly marked with a signpost.

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50.1 km

El Nogal Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

If you want to ride the IMBA Epic trail "South Boundary" this is where the shuttle company picks you up. The shuttle takes you to the trailhead of South Boundary …

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55.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.3 km

21.8 km

2.04 km

1.78 km

1.37 km

754 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.5 km

9.02 km

8.78 km

6.48 km

227 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 10 May

21°C

4°C

19 %

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FR 437 (Rio Chiquito Road) Intersection

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South Boundary Trail (164) & Ojitos Trail (166) juction

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