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Strip Mine Trail – View of Red Hill loop from Placitas Trail Head

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Strip Mine Trail – View of Red Hill loop from Placitas Trail Head

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Strip Mine Trail – View of Red Hill loop from Placitas Trail Head

01:13

12.3km

240m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Cibola National Forest

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Start point

Parking

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1.33 km

Strip Mine Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Strip Mine Trail is a well-marked trail that is shared with bikers and takes runners through the Placitas trail system. It can be ran as an out-and-back, but it also …

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2.32 km

View of Red Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot on the Strip Mine Trail, get a close-up view of Red Hill. The trails around Red Hill have a mix of red and white sand.

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11.0 km

Bootleg Trail

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The Bootleg Trail connects the Bobsled Trail to the Mustang Alley Trail in the network of the the Placitas Trails. These trails are for hikers and bikers to both enjoy.

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12.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

1.75 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

1.79 km

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

27°C

12°C

18 %

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