Mik Bik on October 31, 2016
Gravel Segment
From Indian Service Rte 844, Algodones to La Madera Rd, Placitas, Sandoval County, New Mexico
The first part of the 'Hagen Loop'. Leaving San Felipe Casino the road can be very washboardy and sandy due to the truck traffic the fist couple miles. After that it can be anything from very sandy to packed and fast. No telling. Between miles 3 and 4.5 or so, look along the cliffs to your left for petroglyphs high up on the sides. At about mile 9.5 look left across the arroyo to the ghost town of Hagen (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hagan,_New_Mexico). At the south end of this route, head to La Madera (right) and come out near East Mountain High School. Or towards Golden (left) and end up on North 14
Distance
Elevation
14.75 miles
5,282 ft minimum
5,951 ft maximum
1,093 ft gain
571 ft loss

100% gravel

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 Lewis Schnaper
on January 8, 2023
I wish I'd read Karsten's note before I headed up there today.
 Karsten Figueroa
on November 8, 2018
This road has been permanently closed by the Pueblo Governor.. Due to vandalism of the petroglyphs! It’s always the ignorant few that ruin it for the rest of us!