Level: Intermediate
Length: 8 mi (12.9 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Out & Back
Elevation: -
Total: 1 riders
Mountain Biking Black Range Crest Trail #79
#158 of 283 mountain bike trails in New Mexico
The segment of #79 that goes south from Emory Pass towards Sawyers Peak is 8.3 miles and terminates at Forest Road 886. This out-and-back segment passes through dense forests with few view points. There is no wilderness on this portion so mountain bikes are permitted but the riding is technical and requires good bike handling skills and trail etiquette. source: fs.usda.gov
First added by Jeff Barber on Nov 30, 2014. Last updated Apr 27, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
- Drinking water: unknown
- Lift service: unknown
- Night riding: unknown
- Pump track: unknown
- Restrooms: unknown
- Fat bike grooming: unknown
- E-bikes allowed: unknown
- Fee required: unknown
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From the town of Hillsboro go 17.8 miles west on NM 152. At the crest of the Black Range turn right (east) at Emery Pass Vista and go one-tenth mile to the vista parking area. The trail head for #79 going north toward Hillsboro Peak is just before you enter the parking area. Parking for #79 going south toward Sawyers Peak is on the west side of NM 152 across from the turnoff to Emery Pass Vista. From Silver City go east on U.S. 180 about six miles then turn left on NM 152. Follow NM 152 about 32.5 miles to Emery Pass Vista.
This trail is steep and I only rode a few miles as it kicked my butt. You're deep in the forest at elevation so get ready to climb.
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