Challenge Trail

Cedar Crest · New Mexico

9.4 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

1h 42m

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

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Conditions

Clear
61°
54°
72°
19 mph
Gust37 mph
6:49 AM
7:09 PM
Damp

0.2" of rain expected today.

Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas

0.34 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours31% top-layer soil moisture

This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 5 days showing meaningful rain chances.

Best Window This Week

Monday

a high near 72°F, little expected rain, 2% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Challenge Trail is a 9.4-mile mountain bike trail near Cedar Crest, New Mexico. RidePal marks it as a blue square trail. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 1h 42m, which helps when comparing it with nearby Cedar Crest rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Cedar Crest.

Mountain Biking in Cedar Crest

Cedar Crest is one of the mountain biking hubs in New Mexico, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Challenge Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Where is Challenge Trail?

Challenge Trail is a mountain bike trail near Cedar Crest, New Mexico. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Challenge Trail?

Challenge Trail is 9.4 miles long, rated blue square, with an estimated ride time of 1h 42m. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Challenge Trail?

Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Monday because a high near 72°F, little expected rain, 2% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Challenge Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Cedar Crest include Ciénega Trail, Wagon Trail, Bill Spring Trail, Tree Spring Trail, 10k Trail South. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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