Pyramid Rock Trail:
 With elevation from 6,660' to 7,487', Pyramid Rock Trail is the highest point in the Red Rocks vicinity. This 3 mile round trip trail takes you past amazing rock formations and the summit is surprisingly large and roomy providing a breathtaking panoramic view of the beautiful surrounding landscape.
Directions from Gallup: Travel 6 miles east on Route 66 (Hwy 118), turn left (north) onto Hwy 566, after .5 mile turn left again into Park Entrance & follow signs to Pyramid Rock Trail or the Outlaw Trading Post.
Church Rock Trail:
Church Rock Trail, 2 miles round trip, begins at the Outlaw Trading Post parking lot and takes you towards spectacular views of the Church Rock sandstone spires.
Directions from Gallup: Travel 6 miles east on Route 66 (Hwy 118), turn left (north) onto Hwy 566, after .5 mile turn left again into Park Entrance & follow signs to Pyramid Rock Trail or the Outlaw Trading Post.
Mentmore Rock Climbing Area:
 Mentmore Rock Climbing area features more than 50 bolted top rope climbs and 31 sport climbs ranging in height from 25 to 45 feet with difficultly levels of 5.0 through 5.13.
Directions: Travel west on Route 66 (Hwy 118) .5 mile from Interstate 40 exit 16 in Gallup. Turn right (north) onto County Road 1 for about one mile, the road makes a sharp turn to the left (west) and becomes Mentmore Road. Take Mentmore Road about 1.5 miles up and over the hill. At the bottom of the hill the road turns sharply to the right. At this turn go straight through the open gate to the Mentmore Rock Climbing Area Parking Lot.
Gallup Trails 2010:
 Gallup Trails has accepted the challenge of developing a comprehensive multi-use trail system in and around the community of Gallup. Our interest is in providing a higher quality of life for citizens through increased opportunities for quality outdoor recreation. We expect this involvement to improve the health and fitness of our citizens, interest and engage youth in outdoor activities, promote environmental rehabilitation, and stimulate local economic development. We need your support- become a member today! Annual Memberships General
| Student |
$10 |
| Individual |
$15 |
| Family |
$30 |
| Organization |
$35 |
Contributing
| Sustaining |
$50 |
| Supporting |
$100 |
| Investing |
$500 |
| Associate |
$1000 |
Be Sure To Include Your: Name Address Phone Email Interests Mail to: Gallup Trails 2010 PO Box 4095 Gallup, NM 87305 To receive email news & updates contact: mail@galluptrails2010.com Board of Directors:
Where Does Your Membership Money Go?
- Enables Gallup Trails 2010 to exist as an organization
- Supports 2 annual parties – free to members
- GT 2010 sticker
- Collectable membership card
Ongoing Projects:
- Trail Signage
- High Desert Trail System
- Trails and Open Space Master Plan
Contact mail@galluptrails2010.com for detailed info on any of the above
High Desert Trails System:
A narrow, single track mountain biking and hiking trail, High Desert Trail System provides a wide variety of terrain with the least technical beginning at the East Trail. Three loops off of the trail - First Mesa, Second Mesa, and Third Mesa - increase in technical difficultly of terrain.
Directions to East (Gamerco) Trail Head: Travel north from Gallup about 3 miles on Hwy 491, turn left onto Chino Road (9th or the Gamerco Road), travel about 300 yards and turn left at the first road. Trail Head and Parking Area are at the corner.
Click here for more information on the High Desert Trail System
McGaffey
Just east of Gallup sits the United States Forest Service Land near McGaffey. As part of the Mt. Taylor Ranger District, this area ranges in elevation from 6,500 to 11,301 feet and stretches across nearly 520,000 acres of National Forest land. Virtually every type of outdoor activity is available in the area.
Click here for more information on McGaffey
Weekly Outdoor Groups:
From Sunday mountain bike riding to Wednesday running, the Gallup outdoor community is ripe with opportunities for people looking to get outdoors and meet other people with similar interests. The weekly outdoor groups in Gallup accept members of all abilities and membership is free.
Two mountain biking groups meet on the High Desert Trail System. One meets each Wednesday at the East Trailhead in Gamerco, and the other meets each Sunday at Scoreboard. If you’re more of a runner, the running crew meets each Wednesday at the East Trailhead in Gamerco. For more information on any of these groups, refer the Calendar of Events.
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