Taos and Angel Fire pair high-desert singletrack with one of the Southwest's premier lift-served bike parks. Angel Fire Bike Park flows from 10,600 feet, while the South Boundary Trail descends through aspen and pine. It is a summer and early-fall season, with a late melt-out up high.
94 featured mountain bike trailselevation 6,962–13,123 ft
Is it muddy in Taos & Angel Fire right now?
Right now about 91 of 94 featured Taos & Angel Fire 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 Taos & Angel Fire is April through October, when daytime highs sit in the 47–73°F range and the dirt is typically dry. The high country is usually snowbound January through March and December. 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 91 of 94 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.
Best Taos & Angel Fire mountain bike trails to ride right now
What are the best mountain bike trails to ride near Taos & Angel Fire right now?
Today the trails riding best near Taos & Angel Fire are Chile Connector, Manzanita Canyon Trail #58 and Middle Fork Trail (487). 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 Taos & Angel Fire dry out?
It depends on recent rain and each trail's soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Taos & Angel Fire 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 Taos & Angel Fire after rain?
Right now 0 of 94 featured Taos & Angel Fire trails are reading soft or too muddy to ride. Taos & Angel Fire 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 Taos & Angel Fire?
Taos & Angel Fire has 94 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions, with more searchable on the live map.
How high are the Taos & Angel Fire trails?
Taos & Angel Fire trails run from about 6,962–13,123 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 Taos & Angel Fire melt out?
The high trails near Taos & Angel Fire 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 Taos & Angel Fire?
The best time to ride Taos & Angel Fire is April through October, when daytime highs are in the 47–73°F range and the trails are typically dry. The high country is usually snowbound January through March and December. 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.
What months can you mountain bike in Taos & Angel Fire?
The main riding season in Taos & Angel Fire is roughly April through November; the high trails are usually snowbound January through March and December and melt out through spring. This page tracks snow coverage and melt-out daily so you can time the high country.