New Mexico · Mountain biking

Indian Service Rd. - BIA1002

0.8 mi
round trip
53 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
May–Jul, Sep
best months

Indian Service Rd. - BIA1002 is an easy, out-and-back mountain biking route on Bureau of Indian Affairs land in western New Mexico, about 5 miles from the community of Pescado. The ride is short at roughly 1.7 miles, with a low point of about 7,075 feet and a high point of about 7,135 feet, so the climb is a gentle one of about 53 feet. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at El Morro run around 72°F in May and 77°F in September, while July and August bring more frequent wet days. The route sits among a cluster of other riding options. Indian Service Rd. - BIA 1003 is about a mile away, and the County Line Trail - BIA 1001 and the two-track trail are within about 4 miles. For time on foot, Mountainview Running Trail is roughly 7 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · May–Jul, Sep

    Best time to visit Indian Service Rd. - BIA1002

    Best months: May–July and September. 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

      44° / 14°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      47° / 19°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      55° / 23°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      64° / 27°

      4 wet

    5. May

      72° / 34°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 43°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 51°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 50°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 43°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      66° / 31°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 21°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 14°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at El Morro Natl Mon, NM, 10.7 mi away at 7,223 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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