New Mexico Mountain Biking Opportunities: White Ridge Trail
The White Ridge Mountain Bike Trail System is set atop the Tierra Amarilla Anticline, a unique geologic region west of Albuquerque, New Mexico that features high narrow ridges and bright gypsum soils.
The trails have been developed with mountain biking in mind and are characterized by fast sections of playful singletrack following exposed ridgelines with 360 degree views. Much of the trail system is found along the tops of the ridgelines accessed by long, steep climbs.
Throughout the trails that cover both BLM lands and the Pueblo of Zia, riders can experience a combination of geological, cultural and paleontological interested points.
One of the Bureau of Land Management's "Backyard to Backcountry" treasures, information on the White Ridge Trail System-Main Loop was developed between IMBA and the Rio Puerco BLM Field Office in Albuquerque NM office to provide world-class riding experiences. IMBA's data on the trail includes elevations, ratings, current conditions, photos, and comments
Need to Know
Plan Your Visit
- Season Dates: January 1 - December 31
- Fee: None
- Size: 12 miles
- Elevation Gain/Loss: 1,000+ feet
- Difficulty: Trails range from beginner to advanced
Directions
- Traveling northwest toward Cuba on US 550 from Bernalillo, the drive is approximately 20 miles. Before San Ysidro (about two miles), turn left onto Cabezon Road (County Road 906) at the intersection of Cabezon Road and US 550. Follow the left fork. Travel 4.4 miles to the gravel parking lot.
Quick Links
- White Ridge Bike Trails
- White Ridge Bike Trails Guide
- Rio Puerco Field Office Recreational Activities
- Photos
Contact Information
Rio Puerco Field Office
Bureau of Land Management
100 Sun Avenue NE, Pan American Bldg., Suite 330
Albuquerque, NM 87109-4676
(505) 761-8700
Connecting with Communities
The BLM and MTB Project are Connecting with Communities through a National partnership to provide an interactive ride experience. MTB project hosts the next generation of mountain bike trail maps. Click the MTB Project icon to access all the information you'll need to plan your next ride.