Rift Valley Trail
Taos · New Mexico
10.1 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
1h 50m
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Green Circle
10.1 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
1h 50m
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Green Circle
Difficulty
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Conditions
ClearNo significant precipitation expected.
Trail conditions look great for riding
The week looks mostly rideable, but windier periods could make exposed sections feel less comfortable.
Best Window This Week
Thursday
a high near 88°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance, winds near 20 mph
Forecast data via Open-Meteo.
About This Trail
Rift Valley Trail is a 10.1-mile mountain bike trail near Taos, New Mexico. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail with a dirt surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 1h 50m, which helps when comparing it with nearby Taos rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Taos.
Mountain Biking in Taos
Taos is one of the mountain biking hubs in New Mexico, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Rift Valley Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Trail Details
Surface
Dirt
Technical Rating
Green Circle
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Rift Valley Trail FAQ
Where is Rift Valley Trail?
Rift Valley Trail is a mountain bike trail near Taos, New Mexico. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Rift Valley Trail?
Rift Valley Trail is 10.1 miles long, rated green circle, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 1h 50m. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Rift Valley Trail?
Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Thursday because a high near 88°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance, winds near 20 mph.
What other mountain bike trails are near Rift Valley Trail?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Taos include Indian Lake Trail (19C), Bear Mountain Trail (28), Bear Mountain Trail (28), Comales Cutoff Trail (22A), Comales Cutoff Trail (22A). Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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