Come ride your mountain bike at Taos Ski Valley's only approved summer recreational area, and some of the best alpine mountain biking anywhere, right here in northern New Mexico.

Explore approximately 25 miles of single-track trails and old grass covered two-track roads through beautiful stands of evergreen forest, expansive groves of aspen, and grassy meadows with spectacular views, all available by private land access permit.

The terrain is best suited for the intermediate and higher level rider. You can climb to the
highest point on the property of 12,163 ft., atop Frazer Mountain, or enjoy numerous other overlooks, beautiful wildflowers, changing colors and herds of Bighorn Sheep, Mule
Deer and Rocky Mountain Elk.

Daily, weekly, or seasonal permits for this fee-based recreational area are for sale at area businesses and here on the web site. Bicycle rentals are available in Taos Ski Valley.

Northside is also the home of the Frazer Mountain Madness mountain bike races, July 26-27, 2008.

Update as of 6-30-08:
We are OPEN!!!
The riding is great in the cool mountain air.

July 26-27, 2008, Northside will be closed from dawn till 1:00 pm to the public for the Frazer Mountain Madness mountain bike races.

WE REQUIRE THE USE OF HELMETS & EYE PROTECTION FOR ALL MOUNTAIN BIKE ACTIVITIES.

All photos on this site were taken on the Northside...except one.