Arroyo de los Chamisos Trail – El Rancho de las Golondrinas loop from Rail Trail Parking
Arroyo de los Chamisos Trail – El Rancho de las Golondrinas loop from Rail Trail Parking
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Arroyo de los Chamisos Trail – El Rancho de las Golondrinas loop from Rail Trail Parking
02:41
61.0km
440m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: April 23, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 26.0 km for 230 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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3.02 km
Arroyo de los Chamisos Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
22.3 km
El Rancho de las Golondrinas
Highlight • Historical Site
26.1 km
Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve
Highlight • Natural
61.0 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
34.9 km
13.0 km
9.26 km
3.45 km
323 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
55.7 km
4.32 km
734 m
331 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,090 m)
Lowest point (1,840 m)
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Description
If you're seeking a road cycling adventure that truly tests your bike and your legs, the Arroyo de los Chamisos Trail – El Rancho de las Golondrinas loop from Rail Trail Parking is one of those popular routes that offers a diverse challenge. This moderate 37.9-mile (61.0 km) ride packs in 1446 feet (441 metres) of climbing, taking around 2 hours and 40 minutes to complete. It's best suited for cyclists who are comfortable with varied terrain, as this route is not entirely paved, making it a unique option among road cycling popular routes in Santa Fe.
What to expect on Arroyo de los Chamisos Trail – El Rancho de las Golondrinas loop from Rail Trail Parking
The journey begins on the smooth, paved Arroyo de los Chamisos Trail, guiding you through Santa Fe's urban and residential areas with gentle elevation changes. However, as you continue on the full Arroyo de los Chamisos Trail El Rancho de las Golondrinas loop, the surface changes dramatically. The Santa Fe Rail Trail, a key part of this cycling route, quickly transitions from asphalt to hard-packed crushed stone, gravel, and dirt. These unpaved segments, with their
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