The Robledos (SST) trail Northwest of Las Cruces is a challenge.  All up and down and rocks everywhere. 
Narrow singletrack, steep pitches and scary exposure.  It's not my main ride spot, but every once and a
while I can be persuaded to risk it - like maybe 4 times a year.

We had a few out of towners in over the weekend.  They were seeking repreive from the arctic conditions
up north and wanted to check out the SadistsSingleTrack (SST).  I hadn't GPS the trail before, so I took
the opportunity to get some data.

The ride was much fun and all were pleased. 

There was:
 
one flat
one chainbreak
one OTB with blood, shin bruises, broken shifter indicators and stressed carbon handlebar
one lesser OTB

That is a low casualty report for this trail!

We went up the two-track climb (steep, rocky and loose) and back out on the singletrack (steep, rocky,
loose and narrow).  The distance is modest at 7.5 miles, but there is a lot of UP down UP in those
miles - about 1,800 feet of up to be precise.  If my math skills are right, that's an average 4.5% grade.

One of my goals for the year is to spend more time exploring this area.  There are lots of remote, two
track roads that go to who knows where.  I look forward to checking it all out.