The Slide Trail

Taos · New Mexico

1.4 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

15 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Green Circle

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Conditions

Clear
64°
60°
94°
20 mph
Gust27 mph
5:45 AM
8:23 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

7% top-layer soil moisture87°F surface soil temperature

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

Best Window This Week

Monday

a high near 90°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance, winds near 17 mph

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

The Slide Trail is a 1.4-mile mountain bike trail near Taos, New Mexico. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail with a singletrack surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 15 min, 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 The Slide 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

Singletrack

Technical Rating

Green Circle

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The Slide Trail FAQ

Where is The Slide Trail?

The Slide 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 The Slide Trail?

The Slide Trail is 1.4 miles long, rated green circle, with a singletrack surface, with an estimated ride time of 15 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for The Slide Trail?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Monday because a high near 90°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance, winds near 17 mph.

What other mountain bike trails are near The Slide Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Taos include Rift Valley Trail, Rift Valley Trail, Sediment Trail, Bear Mountain Trail (28), Indian Lake South. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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