Rift Valley Trail

Taos · New Mexico

10.1 mi

Distance

...

Net Elevation

1h 50m

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

...

Difficulty

Not Rated

Loading map…

Use the free RidePal app to explore the full trail map and nearby routes.

Conditions

Clear
79°
54°
89°
21 mph
Gust26 mph
5:44 AM
8:20 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

5% top-layer soil moisture92°F surface soil temperature

The week looks mostly rideable, but windier periods could make exposed sections feel less comfortable.

Best Window This Week

Thursday

a high near 89°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance, winds near 19 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 maps this trail for mountain biking 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.

View all MTB trails in Taos

Trail Photos

No photos yet

No photos yet. Be the first — tap above.

Trail Details

Surface

Dirt

Trail Reviews

Community ratings and recent trail conditions

No reviews yet.

Keep exploring

Mountain Bike Trails Near Taos

Compare nearby RidePal trail pages by difficulty, distance, route style, and local ride context.

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, 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 89°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance, winds near 19 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.

How can I update information for Rift Valley Trail?

Use the RidePal contribution portal from this page to submit corrections, photos, reviews, or route updates for Rift Valley Trail.

Know this trail?

Help the community by submitting corrections or updates.

Contribute

Plan the ride in the app

Ride Rift Valley Trail with RidePal

Open the interactive MTB map, check ride conditions, use offline navigation, record your ride, and add photos or reviews.

Explore Rift Valley Trail in RidePal

Free MTB maps, navigation, reviews, and tracking