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Wheelin’ and Dealin’ Angel Fire Bike Park ‘Best in the Southwest!’

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Skinnies, jump lines, manicured flow and super chuck trails, you’ll find a mountain bike adventure for every level of skill

– all at Angel Fire Bike Park – the largest bike park in the Rockies. Voted Best in the Southwest by MTBparks’ riders for almost a decade now (mtbparks. com/New-Mexico/245-AngelFire-Bike-Park/View-details. html)!

The chair lift offers 2,000+ feet of vertical descent, 60+ miles of single track and purpose-built trails — some featuring wooden ramps, manicured berms, dialed jump lines, and old-school rock gardens.

Bikers love the resort’s long-term commitment to building one of the best bike parks in North America. Staff are always improving easier runs and infusing the trail system with new flow features.

Angel Fire offers stunning views out over neighboring peaks, so even if you aren’t a biker, ride the chair up to the summit and then hike or ride back down. Gorgeous aspens lighting up Angel Fire spring thru fall are a breathtaking sight to behold. No wonder this is one of bikers-in-the-know favorite mountain bike destinations.

Just FYI to bike newbies, Angel Fire trails ride with very little pedaling as you flow downhill for the vast majority of the trails. When Angel Fire riders reach the bottom of a trail, the bike is placed back on the Chile Express chairlift and they ride the lift back up to the summit.

Running mid-May through late October, Angel Fire Bike Park has one of the longest and most stunning seasons in the West.

10 Miller Lane, Angel Fire angelfireresort.com 575-377-1290

BIKE PARK SEASON

May through October

Bike park hours

9 a.m. – 4 p.m., 5 p.m. some weekends

Miles of trail 60+ miles singletrack

Elevation 8,600 - 10,677 ft.

Vertical drop 2,077 ft.

Lifts

1 high-speed quad, the Chile Express takes 10-12 minutes to reach the top.

ANGEL FIRE RESORT

FULL-SERVICE BIKE SHOP

Right at the base of Chile Express lift, the bike shop offers mountain bike rentals and repairs. Choose from Specialized, Santa Cruz, Trek, Commencal, and Giant as well as a selection of body armor and protective gear. Advanced reservations are highly recommended. 575-377-4290

TICKETS & SEASON

PASSES

Lift tickets can be purchased in person at the ticket window or online in advance.

Discounts

Kids under 15 years old, military personnel (active or retired), and seniors.

Discounted 4-pack pass No sharing, but good for the whole season.

Gravity Pass

Entire season full access to bike park and hiking trails plus four 50%off Buddy Passes for BFFs. Special pricing if bought before opening day

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