Santa Fe rides in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristos. The Dale Ball, La Tierra, and Glorieta trails wind through pinon and juniper that drain quickly, while the Winsor Trail climbs into the high country and melts out later. The high desert keeps the season long.
165 featured mountain bike trailselevation 6,381–12,274 ft
Is it muddy in Santa Fe right now?
Right now about 164 of 164 featured Santa Fe trails are riding well. Conditions change daily with rain and snowmelt, so the list below shows the live read for each trail, and the chart shows which day ahead is your best bet.
Typical riding conditions by month, blending heat and trail conditions from 10 years of local climate data — so you can plan a trip for the right window.
The best time to ride Santa Fe is March through November, when daytime highs sit in the 49–81°F range and the dirt is typically dry. January through February and December rides cold. Planning a trip? Those are your safest bets — and for this week, the live forecast below shows exactly which days are riding well (right now 164 of 164 featured trails are good to go).
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Bar height = our ride-friendliness score for a typical year; colour = the main limiting factor; the number under each month is the average daytime high. Based on 2014–2023 climate normals (ERA5); this year's live conditions are below.
Trail networks in Santa Fe
Named riding areas in Santa Fe, each with its own live conditions and the trails inside it.
What are the best mountain bike trails to ride near Santa Fe right now?
Today the trails riding best near Santa Fe are 5 Stopper, Atalaya Trail (170) and Clyde. The full list below is sorted by today's real conditions, best first, and refreshes every morning, so the top of the list is always your best bet right now. See live conditions →
When will the mountain bike trails in Santa Fe dry out?
It depends on recent rain and each trail's soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Santa Fe trails are expected to be riding well each day, with rain markers, so you can pick the right day instead of guessing. See the 10-day outlook →
Is it too muddy to ride in Santa Fe after rain?
Right now 0 of 164 featured Santa Fe trails are reading soft or too muddy to ride. Santa Fe is mostly loam soil, which drains at a moderate pace, so after a storm some trails firm up within a day while others stay greasy. Riding wet, soft dirt damages trails and leaves ruts, so check the live mud reading on each trail before you head out. Check the live mud reading →
How many mountain bike trails are in Santa Fe?
Santa Fe has 165 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions, with more searchable on the live map.
How high are the Santa Fe trails?
Santa Fe trails run from about 6,381–12,274 ft. Higher trails hold snow later into spring and dry out later than the lower ones, so conditions can vary a lot across the same area on the same day.
When do the high trails near Santa Fe melt out?
The high trails near Santa Fe have largely melted out for now. From late winter through spring this page tracks snow coverage and the estimated melt-out date for each high trail, so you can catch them the moment they open. See the melt-out outlook →
When is the best time to ride mountain bikes in Santa Fe?
The best time to ride Santa Fe is March through November, when daytime highs are in the 49–81°F range and the trails are typically dry. January through February and December rides cold. This is based on 10 years of local climate data; check the live conditions on this page for how the trails are actually riding today.