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Red River Fault Loop Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
A doubletrack loop that connect from the Las Vistas de Questa Trail to the Rinconada Loop Trail.
3.9
mi
Distance
259
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Access Issues
The Red River Fault Loop Connector is closed April 1-May 15.Access to the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument is $3/day per vehicle.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.94mi
Distance
259ft
Elevation Gain
245ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
7,670ft
High Point
7,437ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This multi-use doubletrack is maintained by the BLM and the State of New Mexico. It's most commonly used as a transfer trail from Las Vistas de Questa Trail to the north to connect with the Rinconada Loop, Visitor Center, or Pescado Trail.

Route Conditions

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