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Review:
White Mesa is one of New Mexico's most beautiful biking regions, located near the community of San Ysidro. The region is anchored by the lovely White Ridge Bike Trails Area and the splendid Ojito Wilderness, both of which are easily accessible via U.S. 550. Scenic geological features throughout both areas include rocky outcrops and stunning colored natural formations, which can be viewed from the area's beautiful trails. The mesa is named in honor of its beautiful gypsum mineral covering, which formed after the evaporation of an ancient body of water. Many fossil remains have been found throughout the region's Morrison Formation, including rare dinosaur, plant, and tree fossils that date back to the Jurassic Period. While the region's trails have been primarily developed for mountain biking, they are also open to hikers and mountain bikers.
White Mesa, New Mexico 87053
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