The Experience
Acclaimed as one of the country's top ten mountain biking destinations, Santa Fe has a multitude of experiences available for beginners and experts alike.
Bike The Rail Trail to Lamy | Privately Guided
The Rail Trail Bike Ride is perfect for beginners, visitors acclimating to Santa Fe’s altitude, and families with younger children. Starting just south of Santa Fe, this bike trail follows the historic rail spur to the town of Lamy, an 18-mile spur that opened in February 1880 and connected Santa Fe to the AT&SF’s (now Amtrak) Chicago to Los Angeles cross country route. The Rail Trail offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains – the Sangre de Cristo, the Sandias, and the Jemez Mountains. We love this trail year-round; however, it is particularly lovely in the Fall when the asters and sunflowers are in bloom.
4 Hours | 8-10 Miles
Easygoing; great for families and beginners
Moderate to Challenging Adventures | Privately Guided
Glorieta Mesa High Desert Trail
Located to the southeast of Santa Fe, Glorieta Mesa is studded with farms set amid gently rolling hills and open spaces. The high desert trail is approximately 10 miles round trip with expansive views to the north of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
- 4 hours
- Easygoing to moderate
Santa Fe E-Bike Tours
Santa Fe is known for its beautiful climate and glistens
in the sun on average 325 days a year. Located in the
Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Santa Fe is the highest
capital city in the US, sitting at an elevation of 7,199
feet above sea level. The elevation may seem like a
challenge to travelers visiting from lower elevations,
but we have created a way for all of our guests to
climb into the foothills of the mountains by embarking
on a half-day E-Bike tour through Santa Fe.
- 3-4 hours
- Easygoing to moderate; some elevation
High Alpine Bike Ride
A challenging high alpine bike ride, the beginning of the trailhead is located at an altitude of 10,000 feet. Ride the Aspen Vista Trail to the top of Tesuque Peak (12,045 feet) - a strenuous and long climb, 6 miles up; it't not for the faint of heart. The views, however, are spectacular and it's a particularly beautiful ride in the autumn when the aspens are changing color.
- 4 hours
- Easygoing to moderate
Rio Chama
Starting near the village of Abiquiu, this bike ride takes you along the Rio Chama. It is a wonderful excursion for those wanting a scenic and idyllic mountain bike ride in O'Keefe Country. Stop for lunch along the river, or for a bit more of a challenge, ride up to the Abiquiu Dam.
6-8 hours
Easygoing with challenging climb up to the dam
