Taos Beginners Trails For Rolling Ride Picks
For beginners, Taos area offers two starter trails. West Rim Trail runs about 10 miles one way along the Rio Grande Gorge edge with views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Trailheads lie near the Gorge Bridge rest stop on U.S. 64 and near State Road 567 at Orilla Verde. Rift Valley Trail is part of a cluster of hiking and biking routes a few miles south of Taos, spanning about 11 miles.
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Rio Grande Gorge
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
U.S. 64
Orilla Verde Recreation Area
Taos
Taos area mountain biking guide for beginners and rentals
A Taos outdoor feature highlights mountain bike options for all skill levels. Taos Cyclery owner Doug Pickett praises the terrain as a mountain biking paradise with long gorge rides and alpine trails. Gearing Up Bicycle Shop offers a fleet of rentals from 35 dollars daily, with advice on starting on dual suspension bikes for beginners.
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Taos
Doug Pickett
Pickett
Gearing Up Bicycle Shop
Taos Plaza
Gerrit van Every
van Every
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