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Ojitos -> South Boundary Loop
Mountainbike-pad
Gematigd
11,1 mi
2.411 ft
Pedal to the top of South Boundary's final rowdy descent.
The marquee descent on the iconic [South Boundary]( ride is actually the last pitch that drops down to the town of Taos. While South Boundary is easily one of the top rides in the state and can rank among the best trails in the nation, some riders may want to ride the final descent as a loop from the outskirts of Taos. Whether the upper sections are snowed in or coordinating a shuttle is too difficult, the best way to loop the final descent is by climbing the Ojitos Trail.
Ojitos is a steep, lung-buster of a climb up an old road grade that has narrowed down into doubletrack, and even singletrack in some places (even though the bench is wide). The climb is brutal, arduous, lengthy, and relentless... but your reward is reaching that final, ripping downhill!
The final downhill drops over 2,500 vertical feet down a rocky, dry singletrack trail to the valley floor below. Yes, that means you'll have climbed over 2,500 feet to get to this point! But once you point your tires downhill, it's all gravy.
This trail is rocky and technical, easily earning its black diamond status. Embedded rock gardens will pulverize bikes that aren't up to the task. Waterbars and rock ledges provide ample air opportunities, allowing you to launch drop after drop as you soar down the mountain. (Even though this is a popular downhill for mountain bikers, be sure to watch for uphill traffic and hikers.)
Some crux moves on this trail are quite technical and aren't for the faint of heart. Negotiating this downhill in its entirety is an advanced-level objective that's certain to please the endurobros! Written by Greg Heil
The marquee descent on the iconic [South Boundary]( ride is actually the last pitch that drops down to the town of Taos. While South Boundary is easily one of the top rides in the state and can rank among the best trails in the nation, some riders may want to ride the final descent as a loop from the outskirts of Taos. Whether the upper sections are snowed in or coordinating a shuttle is too difficult, the best way to loop the final descent is by climbing the Ojitos Trail.
Ojitos is a steep, lung-buster of a climb up an old road grade that has narrowed down into doubletrack, and even singletrack in some places (even though the bench is wide). The climb is brutal, arduous, lengthy, and relentless... but your reward is reaching that final, ripping downhill!
The final downhill drops over 2,500 vertical feet down a rocky, dry singletrack trail to the valley floor below. Yes, that means you'll have climbed over 2,500 feet to get to this point! But once you point your tires downhill, it's all gravy.
This trail is rocky and technical, easily earning its black diamond status. Embedded rock gardens will pulverize bikes that aren't up to the task. Waterbars and rock ledges provide ample air opportunities, allowing you to launch drop after drop as you soar down the mountain. (Even though this is a popular downhill for mountain bikers, be sure to watch for uphill traffic and hikers.)
Some crux moves on this trail are quite technical and aren't for the faint of heart. Negotiating this downhill in its entirety is an advanced-level objective that's certain to please the endurobros! Written by Greg Heil
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Segmenten
| Naam | Afstand | Hoogteverschil | Gem. Helling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 Warmup (Bridge to Intersection) | 0,75 mi | 266 ft | 6,7% |
| No Vehicles! | 0,34 mi | 95 ft | 5,1% |
| Ojitos Warmup (Talpa to Guardrail) | 0,74 mi | 259 ft | 6,6% |
| Unnamed Rd Climb | 0,82 mi | 308 ft | 7,0% |
| Field Institute of Taos 1 Mile HC Course | 1,03 mi | 538 ft | 9,9% |
| Mil pies de los ojitos | 1,85 mi | 1.007 ft | 10,3% |
| F R 437 Climb | 0,92 mi | 623 ft | 12,8% |
| Ojitos canyon to rocky point traverse | 1,75 mi | 187 ft | 1,7% |
| Unnamed Road Climb | 0,80 mi | 361 ft | 8,6% |
| Upper Ojitos Climb | 0,60 mi | 325 ft | 10,1% |
| SBT164 (El Nogal to Upper Sideline) | 0,24 mi | -246 ft | -19,1% |
| Ojitos/SBT junction to overlook junction | 1,60 mi | -1.001 ft | -11,8% |
| SBT164 (Ojitos junction to lot) | 3,32 mi | -1.975 ft | -11,3% |
| SBT164 (Last Climb to The Overlook) | 0,51 mi | -302 ft | -10,6% |
| SBT164 (Overlook to Lower Sideline) AKA"The Notch and Steps Section" | 0,28 mi | -190 ft | -12,4% |
| Overlook to Campground Intersection | 0,96 mi | -692 ft | -13,5% |
| Enduro Split 3 | 0,77 mi | -358 ft | -8,6% |
| SBT164 (Campground Intersection to Bridge) | 0,67 mi | -256 ft | -7,2% |