New Mexico · Hiking

Bike Trail

11.3 mi
round trip
42 ft
climb
4,535 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Apr, Oct
best months

Bike Trail is a hike in Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The route is an out-and-back of about 22.7 miles, with a one-way climb of about 42 feet from a low point of 4,486 feet to a high of 4,535 feet. It is rated hard. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Bosque Del Apache show April highs around 78°F and October highs around 79°F, while July and August average highs near 97°F with more wet days. Eastside Trail is less than a mile away. Rio Viejo Trail, Chupadera Wilderness National Recreation Trail and Canyon National Recreation Trail are all within about 6 miles.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Apr, Oct

    Best time to visit Bike Trail

    Best months: March–April and October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      57° / 20°

      2 wet

    2. Feb

      63° / 24°

      2 wet

    3. Mar

      71° / 30°

      2 wet

    4. Apr

      78° / 37°

      2 wet

    5. May

      87° / 45°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      97° / 54°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      97° / 61°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      94° / 59°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      89° / 51°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      79° / 37°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      67° / 27°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      57° / 20°

      3 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bosque Del Apache, NM, 5.1 mi away at 4,512 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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