USFS National Forest System Trails · New Mexico · Updated October 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico?
Yes — Santa Fe National Forest in New Mexico has 133 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 33 segments, typically open May–Oct, according to official USFS travel-management data.
- Bike-designated
- 133 mi33 segments
- Total NFS trail
- 923 mi359 segments
- Bike season
- May–OctUSFS managed-use
- ADA-accessible
- 1trail segments
14% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating.
Bike-designated trails in Santa Fe National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winsor | 24.39 | Native Material | May–Oct |
| Borrego | 21.26 | Native Material | Jun–Oct |
| Camino Real | 8.26 | Unknown | Year-round |
| Perimeter | 7.77 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Capulin | 7.13 | Native Material | May–Nov |
| Quemazon Trail | 6.29 | Native Material | May–Oct |
| Los Triegos Loop | 5.24 | Native Material | — |
| Osha Medio | 5.14 | Native Material | — |
| Guaje Ridge | 5.14 | Native Material | May–Oct |
| Rio Cebolla | 4.96 | Native Material | May–Nov |
| Pajarito Nordic Trail | 4.61 | Native Material | May–Nov |
| Ojelata | 4.32 | Native Material | — |
| Canoncito | 4.19 | Native Material | — |
| Alamitos Loop | 4.16 | Native Material | — |
| Soda Springs | 4.04 | Native Material | May–Oct |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Santa Fe National Forest?
- Santa Fe National Forest has about 133 mi of bike-designated trail across 33 segments, out of 923 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Santa Fe National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 54 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in Santa Fe National Forest (New Mexico)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a May–Oct season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.