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Banco Julian Summit Pass – Rio San Antonio valley loop from Chama

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Mountain biking trails

United States

New Mexico

Rio Arriba County

Banco Julian Summit Pass – Rio San Antonio valley loop from Chama

Hard

3.1

(6)

riders

Banco Julian Summit Pass – Rio San Antonio valley loop from Chama

10:33

114km

1,930m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

Last updated: November 17, 2025

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Cruces Basin Wilderness

Carson National Forest

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11.1 km

Brazos Ridge summit - Cruzes Basin Wilderness viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

At almost 10000 feet/3330m this is probably the highest point along this segment, with sweeping views into the Cruzes Basin

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12.6 km

Brazos Ridge Overlook ⛰️ Cruces Basin Wilderness

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Bike and Jeep trail make a wide detour around the wilderness, as there's no mechanical transportation allowed, just foot and horse travel.

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12.9 km

Very rough rocky steep climb to Brazos Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Forest Road 87 here chooses to go straight up the drainage to the ridge along a seasonal stream, which probably also washes out the bikable dirt on the road, leaving …

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18.3 km

Continental Divide Trail - FR 74/87 trailhead

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The Continental Divide Trail crosses along the low saddle to the mesa, with a seasonal stream running off to the east to end up in the Atlantic, and a small …

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33.0 km

Lagunitas Creek - FR 87/Continental Divide Trail crossing

Highlight • River

Good source of water at this crossing of the North fork Lagunitas Creek, with the free Lower Lagunitas Campground nearby. Less than a mile along the Continental Divide Trail (or, …

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37.0 km

Cruces Basin rim

Highlight • Viewpoint

FR 87 mostly follows the gentle ridge with great views down both sides, which is also the boundary of the Cruces Basin Wilderness

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49.0 km