Trail is through sagebrush and pinon forest. Winding fun and at times technical an great early season trail when the high country is snowed in still. Great views of the Rio Grande Gorge. Many arroyos along the trail have ancient petroglyphs on the walls. About 1000 feet of climbing.
North from Taos to Arroyo Hondo. Pass Herbs Lounge on left go up hill. At top of hill turn left onto county rd. Follow road until you hit a rusted out truck. Park in parking area here. Ride county rd for approx 1 mile look to left for single track on right. Go northwest on single track hit another road, go right, climb then go down on road at bottom of hill go left on road single track on left. Loop starts here.
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