Around and up San Antonio Mountain
On NM-126, Jemez Springs, Sandoval County, New Mexico
Gravel Route
29.19 mi
Length
3,612 ft
Elev gain
3,612 ft
Elev loss
9,852 ft
Max elevation
gravel 100%
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I got the route from @theradavist https://theradavist.com/2020/10/a-pleasant-day-trip-bike-fishing-the-valles-caldera-national-preserve/ and added the spur up the mountain.
All gravel fire road, double track and a little single track, with the final 4 mile descent on smooth pavement. Great ride on my Diverge with 47mm tires.
There are hot springs at approx km 25. Cross the small river and follow the use trail up the slope a short ways. Good water flow, go on a weekday.
3 votes
on July 11, 2021
This is an incredible ride in the high country. The scenery was so beautiful I kept stopping and taking photos. Ride time without pushing was about 2 hours. Could have done in 1.5 if you were in a hurry - but why? Roads are good, there is some single track after the big iron gate for about 1.5 miles or so. Very navigable. We'll do this again. Rode a Canyon Grail with 50 mm tires at 25 psi. Perfect setup.
on May 17, 2021
This is a great ride. If you can't park at the lodge there's good parking off Sulphur Creek Rd just after you turn off from 4.