Otero Canyon / Tunnel Canyon Trail review page


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Otero Canyon / Tunnel Canyon - New Mexico Mountain Bike Trail Review with Map and Pictures

Preliminary Review - Just One Visit.

Rating Explanation (0-5) Category:									Overall Rating
Single-Track	Adventure	Climbing	Free-ride	Fun	Fear	Trail Enhancements	Scenery	Technicalities	Overall Rating
3	2.5	2	2.5	4	2	1	3	3.5	4.1

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Directions - From Albuquerque take 40 east to Tijeras, take exit for 337 south. Tunnel Canyon Parking is 2.5 miles down the road, Otero Canyon parking is an additional 1.25 miles. Both Lots are on right side of road.

Description - First off, I would suggest getting a tour of this area from a local (like we did - thanks RCC!). There are many unmarked trails and a nearby military boundary (Kirkland Air force base) that is a bit of a grey area at this time. According to one of the rangers, the military has agreed to "give back" some of the land but it is unclear as to how much and when this will happen. Currently there are no-trespassing sings at the military boundary.

The terrain at Otero was very cool, mainly singletrack with some fun rock lines, rollers & drops. We even found a pretty worthy log ride en-route. Some loose stuff but nothing that hindered the climb or descent too much. There were a few really nice techy rock sections with multiple lines. Many Many more trails to explore in the area, to start with, if you wish for more miles park at tunnel canyon and get into Otero from there. For even larger rides you can link up with the Cedro Peak trail system that has hundreds of miles of trails.

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Total Miles:

Elevation Change Feet - 951

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