New Trail Guide for Gallup, NM

By walker on 8/9/2006 on walker's blog

I've been down those switchbacks! Very cool...

Colorado Trail or Gallup, NM? IT IS GALLUP, NM

If you live in the Southwest U.S., then you know that mountain biking is a year round activity (lucky us). However, at times, it requires some driving. If you live in Durango, like I do, that drive is short. Only four hours to Gallup, New Mexico, and some of the newest and most exciting mountain biking on the planet.

I've been to Gallup five times this year! I have only the best reports to give back: easy camping, great 12-hour racing, lots of variety and one really good coffee shop.

The other day my wish was fulfilled. My buddy Stan Smith sent me an e-mail with the following headlines: NEW TRAIL GUIDE FOR GALLUP NM!

I immediately opened his e-mail and read this:

"Iâ€™m announcing the release of my new trail guidebook for the Gallup NM area.

"Gallup Waypoints is the title. Itâ€™s a 60 page full color book with photos, elevation profiles, and 20 detailed ride descriptions. We have good desert terrain, forested trails, and some high country smooth red-rock 'slick rock.' It, also, contains some hiking and single-speed recommendations and has a list of all my favorite Gallup restaurants to refuel. Discover all the local trail knowledge
around the Gallup area. Please visit my web site for direct sales (both CC, and mail-in forms) and a list of retailers that are stocking it near you. Lots
of info will be added to web site, so check back often. Shipping and
handling are on me for the first introductory month."

I suggest you get yourself a copy before supplies run out! With the valuable information inside this little gem, you could ride for DAYS my friend, DAYS!

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10 comments

Stan Smith says:

Walker, Thanks for the kind words. When I was running the bike shop and I would meet new people from surrounding areas, I would say to them: "It wasn't the night life that kept us here since '97" --although that is changing slowly, there is now Coal Street Pub making an attempt at later hours and some new local music talent (http://www.subtlegroove.com/). I'm not sure what (one) coffee shop you enjoy, but I have a hard time deciding between two of my favorites: Angela's and Gabi's Coolatte...perhaps that why I'm so wound-up...better go ride off some caffeine.
Peace, Stan Gallup NM. Hope to see you on the trail soon.

by Stan Smith (not verified) on August 11, 2006 - 4:12pm reply Email this comment report misconduct

walker says:

Stan, drove through Gallup and also signed up for the Dawn til Dusk race...

The trails look dry and ready to ride! What's the scoop? We should still do that podcast...???

Walker T

Off the road, on the mind...

by walker on February 20, 2007 - 2:29pm reply Email this comment report misconduct

Brian says:

Great guidebook! Filled with killer rides for all levels of riders. Everything from forest trails, chaparral trails, to slickrock, and almost ALL SINGLETRACK. Forget fireroads! With this guide, you won't get lost.

After a phat ride, I recommend refueling on some amazing Comida Mexicana at El Metate restaurant.

Have fun in Gallup!

Peace.

by Brian (not verified) on August 14, 2006 - 2:16pm reply Email this comment report misconduct

Anonymous says:

just read about gallup in dirtrag and thinking about driving out from Cali for the last week of March (07) - where do we stay, just bring tents and camp out? Will it be super cold, will there be anywhere to get a shower, perhaps at one of the fine coffee establishments?

by Anonymous (not verified) on March 11, 2007 - 7:47pm reply Email this comment report misconduct

Stan Smith says:

Anonymous,
Walker's right the trails are dry (right now 3-12-07 in town) and if this very unusual warm and non-windy spring continues the forset trails will dry out by the last week in March too...BUT we do sit at 6500 feet (and Walker's right again, it does get cold at night) 40 degeree weather shifts are common up here and there have been a few occasions when it snowed in April one day, Raced to perfect weather and trail conditions the next , and then it snowed again the third...you can check my home page (http://www.gallupwaypoints.com/index.htm)
for a current weather conditions link...for last minuet trail cond. shoot me an e-mail: ferrouswheels@hotmail.com I'll try to respond quickly...the weather can sweep in fast be prepared to head to Sedona or Moab for lower altitude.
I'd camp somewhere off hwy 400 in the Cibola Forest(mile post three IS an actual trail head for some good riding). There is a new community pool center that you can shower for a few bucks: Gallup Aquatic Center 620 South Boardman 505-726-5460 7-8m-f 12-5 ss. As for some good restaurant reccomendations check my web site page:
http://www.gallupwaypoints.com/gallup_business_directory.htm unfortunatly we recently lost Gabi's Coolatte and the best 'effin Falafal you ever had this side of the middle east (both directions) Oasis Restaurant...please tell the remaining ones you're here cuz of biking ! and snag a copy of my book :)
Peace,
Stan

by Stan Smith (not verified) on March 13, 2007 - 1:32am reply Email this comment report misconduct

walker says:

Also, if you're into mellow sport climbing, bring a rope! You can climb near the high desert trail system!!!

Walker T

Off the road, on the mind...

by walker on March 13, 2007 - 12:02pm reply Email this comment report misconduct

walker says:

I camp near the Galloping Goose trail head. It will be cold, be prepared...

Walker T

Off the road, on the mind...

by walker on March 12, 2007 - 8:52pm reply Email this comment report misconduct

Matt Hoffman says:

I'm headed up to Gallup from Phoenix this coming weekend (Memorial Day). I bought the guidebook in Flagstaff and I am stoked! I've known about the riding in Gallup for about a year, but I keep going to Bootleg Canyon in Nevada during long weekends. I'm not really a downhiller (I ride a cross-country rig, hardtail), so this trip promises to be right up my alley. The guidebook looks fantastic! I can't wait to get there. Installed new brake pads tonight, so I'm ready to roll!

by Matt Hoffman (not verified) on May 23, 2007 - 6:12am reply Email this comment report misconduct

Matt Hoffman says:

Back from Gallup. Freakin' awesome! We only had time for 2 rides. We did Dawn till Dusk when we got there on Saturday. That ride is definitely classic! Every single segment of the ride was ridiculously fun! On Sunday we did the Red Rocks ride. I was hoping to link it up with the Surfin' the Rincon ride, but I didn't really understand the map in the guidebook. Even with GPS, I wasn't seeing the features that the map showed. But it is a new area to me, so I'll learn. The beginning of this ride was amazing: ripping downhill on tight singletrack through aspens and pine trees! Far back on the slick rock, we found a fun to place to play for a while, with small bowls and jumps. We stayed here almost all day! We also met Stan's wife out there. Very nice lady! Monday we went to Mentmore to go rock climbing. It wasn't as fun as the riding, but it was still pretty good.
Excellent trip! We will be back asap!

by Matt Hoffman (not verified) on May 29, 2007 - 2:24pm reply Email this comment report misconduct

walker says:

Yeah! Good to hear this on yourmtb.com. The next time you're there hit up Galloping Goose camping and the hundreds of miles of trails...

Walker T

Off the road, on the mind...

by walker on May 30, 2007 - 4:21am reply Email this comment report misconduct

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