Level:
Length: 8 mi (12.9 km)
Surface: Doubletrack
Configuration: Loop
Elevation: +251/ -244 ft
Total: 3 riders
Mountain Biking Quartz Hill
#212 of 283 mountain bike trails in New Mexico
Loop circles Quartz Hill thru forest and thru lava flows on an eroded doubletrack. A few steep sections but mostly a farily easy ride.Start going left on FR 447 and about 300 yards up take doubletrack to right. You'll pass a doubletrack at 3.5 miles and continue up a steep, rocky section. You'll reach the saddle of Zuni and Bonita Canyons and bear left and continue to climb to left fork to another mine site. Descend across rolling terrain to Bonita Canyon. Left on 447 back to parking.
First added by abegold on Jul 19, 2012. Last updated Apr 28, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
- Drinking water: unknown
- Lift service: unknown
- Night riding: unknown
- Pump track: unknown
- Restrooms: unknown
- Fat bike grooming: unknown
- E-bikes allowed: unknown
- Fee required: unknown
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From Grants drive south on NM53 and go right on Forest Road 49 (Zuni Canyon) after it goes under I-40. Follow for 4.5 miles until gravel. Head another 6.5 miles southwest to FR 447. Park.
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