Near Birdhouse Loop
Height of land on Gnasty trail.
Near Birdhouse Loop
West Ridge.
Near Birdhouse Loop
A view from Gnasty Trail
Near Birdhouse Loop
Loose rocks on the left and bike tire packed ground with protruding rocks on the right - Typical Blue Ribbon descent path.
Near Birdhouse Loop
View from junction of Gnasty and Blue Ribbon Trails.

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Birdhouse Loop

4.8 (4 Ratings)
Beautiful hike close to Albuquerque
7.1
mi
Distance
940
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
7.07mi
Distance
940ft
Elevation Gain
940ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
7,350ft
High Point
6,789ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Start at Otero Canyon Trail go up to the Blue Ribbon Trail across to Gnasty Trail a head down. Then go to West Ridge trail and continue on when it turns into Birdhouse Ridge. Then finish off you day by taking Tunnel Canyon back over to Otero Canyon Trail where you parked. You'll have done just over 11 miles and have a phenomenal workout. Take plenty of water as there is no source of water on the trail. I will potentially encounter mountain bikers and other foot traffic so be wary.

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Contributors
Aubrey Daniel