Cerrillos del Coyote

Socorro Fat Tire Trails
NameCerrillos del Coyote
Ratings
3/5 Fitness 3/5 Skill
Length12.2 miles, 2.0 hours
StartEscondida Bridge

This ride features great views and beautiful country east of the Rio Grande. In hot weather, go early in the morning or in the evening. Take sunscreen, a snack, and plenty of water.

Mileage Log

MileageSurfaceNotes
0.0PAVED

(If you biked to the Bridge. reset your odometer or adjust the following mileages.) From Escondida Bridge across the Rio Grande, head east.

0.4DIRT

At the "I" intersection, turn left (north) onto the dirt road.

0.6DIRT

Turn right just past the cattle guard on the north side of the property and house, onto a small track.

1.2DIRT

Gate. Close it after you.

2.6DIRT

Another gate. Close it also.

3.8DIRT

The view from the hilltop is great. To the east are the Coyote Hills, where you will soon be.

4.2DIRT

Gate. Continue east and south into and across a mine area. After the mine, follow the track west and down across the arroyo and up the other side.

6.7DIRT

The road gets better now.

7.2DIRT

Join the Quebradas Road and go right (west) and downhill.

10.8DIRT

At the junction, turn right (north).

11.7PAVED

Pavement; stay on it, and head back toward the river.

12.2PAVED

Escondida Bridge.

Maps

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Map courtesy of Socorro Country Fat Tire Trail Book, 2nd Edition (ISBN #0-88307-712-4).