This ride takes you into the scenic and historic Picuris Mountains. About 2 miles from the start of this ride you will cross the historic Camino Real, or “Royal Highway,” that served as the original highway to Taos for traders, settlers, and Native Americans traveling north and south for several hundred years.
Mountain Biking Taos Area provided by Sarah Bennett Alley & Bruce Grubbs, "Mountain Biking New Mexico," Falcon Publishing
The Carson National Forest map adequately depicts this route. You can also use USGS 7.5-minute quads for Tres Ritos, Penasco, and Taos Southwest.
Aerobic Level: Strenuous; Technical difficulty: Easy+
Carson National Forest, Camino Real Ranger District
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