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Chalk Dust Trail – Bootleg Trail loop from Placitas Trail Head

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Chalk Dust Trail – Bootleg Trail loop from Placitas Trail Head

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Chalk Dust Trail – Bootleg Trail loop from Placitas Trail Head

02:18

23.8km

430m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

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Cibola National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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15.8 km

View of Red Hill

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From this spot on the Strip Mine Trail, get a close-up view of Red Hill. The trails around Red Hill have a mix of red and white sand.

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16.8 km

Chalk Dust Trail

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Chalk Dust Trail is, in the dry season, a dusty trail used by hikers and mountain bikers, so if the trail is busy, a bandana or neck buff can help …

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19.8 km

Bootleg Trail

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The Bootleg Trail connects the Bobsled Trail to the Mustang Alley Trail in the network of the the Placitas Trails. These trails are for hikers and bikers to both enjoy.

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23.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

5.73 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.5 km

5.29 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,860 m)

Lowest point (1,690 m)

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