MULE TRAIN
Trail near Los Alamos, New Mexico · Santa Fe National Forest
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Getting there
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Trail start coordinates: 35.93454, -106.26252
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Biking, Dirt bikes, E-bikes
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 6,911 to 7,385 ft
- Ride time
- 1 hr 55 min by bike
- Surface
- Native material
- Typical grade
- TG01 - +0-5%
- Managed by
- Santa Fe National Forest
- Trail number
- 821
- County
- Los Alamos County, New Mexico
New Mexico ATV and dirt bike rules
- Registration
- Yes. Resident registration $53 first, $50 renewal, every 2 years for public land.
- Visiting from out of state
- Only residents of states with no OHV program: $48/2 years or $18/90 days. Others use home registration.
- Trail pass
- Registration covers trails.
- Helmets
- Under 18 must wear a helmet and eye protection.
- Young riders
- Under 18 may not carry passengers. Younger riders need adult visual supervision (age floor unclear).
- Safety course
- Under 18 must complete an OHV course and carry a safety permit.
- UTVs / side-by-sides
- Same as ATVs.
- Good to know
- Paved road permit $7 is separate.
Source: NM Dept of Wildlife (Game and Fish), checked 2026-11-06. Rules change, so check the agency link before you ride.
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
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Camping nearby
- Ponderosa Group Campground (NM) 8.8 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Juniper Campground (NM) 9.6 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM) 25 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- Chupaderos South (822) 1.8 mi long
- CHUPADEROS SOUTH 1.8 mi long
- Mule 0.9 mi long
- BEANFIELD RIDGE 1.2 mi long
- CHUPADEROS SPUR 1.2 mi long
- GUAJE CANYON 5.5 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is MULE TRAIN?
- MULE TRAIN is about 3.8 miles long, or about 7.7 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on MULE TRAIN?
- About 1,175 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 6,911 and 7,385 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike MULE TRAIN?
- Plan on about 3 hr 40 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on MULE TRAIN?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on MULE TRAIN?
- MULE TRAIN is open to hiking, biking, dirt bikes and E-bikes, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does MULE TRAIN start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 35.93454, -106.26252. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.