Dave N. on June 25, 2021
Dirt Route
On Avenida De Mercedes, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
"Greatest hits" of scenic views along the NW escarpment of the Caja del Rio Plateau. Gravel/dirt "occasionally maintained" FR 24 leads to unmaintained dirt double-track. Expect loose rocky sections, especially north of Montoso Peak and on the spurs to the canyon rim. Some may require a short hike-a-bike. Also some loose sandy off-camber embankments, but you can ride the crest of most of them. Rideable on a gravel bike with decent skills and a willingness to get a bit beat up. Don't even try on a road bike. But the views are worth it.
11 overlapping segments.
Distance
Elevation
29.84 miles
6,385 ft minimum
6,778 ft maximum
1,368 ft gain
1,355 ft loss

100% dirt

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