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view all areas »Albuquerque trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Horseback, Gravel Biking, E-Biking, Dirtbiking, Winter Fat Biking, Skiing, Adaptive Biking, Observed Trials, Snowshoeing, ATVing/Offroading, Backcountry Skiing and Nordic Skiing. Popular destinations include Sandia Mountain East Side Trails, Sandia Mountain Wilderness and Sandia Foothills - South.
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- Mountain Bike
473 trails
- E-Bike
189 trails
- Gravel Bike
194 trails
- Adaptive Bike
43 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
49 trails
- Horse
266 trails
- Hike
617 trails
- Trail Running
617 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
64 trails
- Observed Trials
29 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
13 trails
- Snowshoe
15 trails
- Downhill Ski
44 trails
- Backcountry Ski
6 trails
- Nordic Ski
2 trails
Region Details
- 94
- 30
- 160
- 138
- 43
- 6
- 2
Region Status
Open as of 1 day
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 667
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 473
- Trails E-Bike
- 189
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 194
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 43
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 49
- Trails Horse
- 266
- Trails Hike
- 617
- Trails Trail Running
- 617
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 64
- Trails Observed Trials
- 29
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 13
- Trails Snowshoe
- 15
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 44
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 6
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 753 miles
- Total Descent
- 100,014 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,741 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 10,649 ft
- Reports
- 3,747
- Photos
- 978
- Completed Counter
- 82,952
Articles
Destination Showcase: Albuquerque, New Mexico
May 18, 2022 from pinkbike.com
Your guide to the amazing riding, and equally great food, in Albuquerque.
Sub Regions
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Albuquerque Metro Area
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Cedro & Coyote
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- 30
- 8
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Juan Tabo Peak / Jaral Canyon
- 6
- 3
- 1
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Manzano / Four Hills Open Space / Tijeras Biozone
- 6
- 4
- 3
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Otero, Tunnel, and David Canyons
- 16
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Paseo de la Mesa Open Space
- 2
- 13
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Pine Flat / Oak Flats - Manzanita Mountains
- 27
- 12
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Placitas East - Tunnel Spring Trails
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Sandia Foothills - North
- 15
- 5
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Sandia Foothills - South
- 1
- 12
- 21
- 10
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Sandia Mountain East Side Trails
- 2
- 19
- 27
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Sandia Mountains - Upper East Side
- 1
- 7
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Popular Albuquerque Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 188 ft • 1,132 •
The whole North Foothills system is most popularly ridden in a counter-clockwise direction, though all trails are bi-directional. Ridden this way, trail is a primarily descending trail with a couple short interspersed climbing sections....
• 100 ★ 3.8 • 1 mile • 160 ft • 979 •
The whole Foothills system is most popularly ridden in a counter-clockwise direction, though all trails are bi-directional. Ridden this way, trail is an uphill trending singletrack with a couple short flowing descents interspersed....
• 85 ★ 4.2 • 2 miles • 17 ft • 782 •
In 2020, the upper section (the part with all the jumps) was bulldozed and blocked off. The lower section is still rideable, but there are few (if any) built jumps. One of the best downhills in the area. For those that want to get...
• 100 ★ 3.2 • 4,124 ft • 11 ft • 746 •
is a bi-directional single track that connects the Elena Gallegos picnic area to Trail . It is a gradual climb ridden northbound and the inverse heading south. The trail is very smooth and typically wide, making the trail very beginner...
• 100 ★ 3.4 • 4,613 ft • 9 ft • 701 •
The trail is characterized by numerous tight arroyo crossings, which can be loose and sandy, as well as some fun little rock gardens. The trail tends slightly downhill when ridden in the south-bound direction.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 4,938 ft • 83 ft • 687 •
The North Sandia Foothills are popularly ridden in a counter-clockwise direction, though all trails are bi-directional. Trail , ridden in this direction, is a consistent but easily doable climb to where it ends at the intersection with...
• 90 ★ 4.3 • 1 mile • 101 ft • 627 •
Gnasty W/aG (long form: Gnasty With a G) is an intermediate connector trail between the bottom of and the Eastern ridge of the Otero trail system. For the most part this is an entirely intermediate trail, with only a very short,...
• 85 ★ 3.9 • 3 miles • 591 ft • 623 •
From the trailhead, this trail climbs to a saddle, intersecting with . From there, it is possible to turn right and climb up or, more commonly, descend into . Some rock gardens, but nothing too technical on either the climb or descent....
Albuquerque Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.4 • 14 miles • 1,581 ft • 9 • Out & Back •
The North Foothills Traverse takes you from the Southern most end of the N. Foothills to the Sandia Peak...
★ 3.0 • 8 miles • 922 ft • 9 • Loop •
The Southern part of this trail is beginner and the further North you get it becomes intermediate. The...
★ 3.5 • 2 miles • 131 ft • 3 • Loop •
The ride start in the Elena Gallegos City of Albuquerque Open Space. They charge a small fee for parking....
★ 4.0 • 17 miles • 2,475 ft • 5 •
ABQ 3 stage Enduro. Stage 1: Tio Juanito DH Stage 2: Blue Ribbon - Full Enduro Run Stage 3: Bird House DH
5 miles • 1,094 ft • 1 •
The ABQ Enduro Series is hosting a DH race on the North Course Trail. Race Information: Trail - North...
Photos of Albuquerque Mountain Bike
Videos of Albuquerque Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Middle Earth - Upper | Aug 31, 2026 @ 9:40am (Pacific/Midway) 1 day | Ideal | vincetrail AMBA | ||
| Ponderosa | Aug 31, 2026 @ 9:40am (Pacific/Midway) 1 day | Ideal | vincetrail AMBA | ||
| King of the Mountain | Aug 29, 2026 @ 9:39am (America/Denver) Aug 29, 2026 | Unknown | bmcwilliams | ||
| Golden Eagle | Aug 29, 2026 @ 9:39am (America/Denver) Aug 29, 2026 | Dry | bmcwilliams | ||
| Upper Double Eagle connector | Aug 29, 2026 @ 9:39am (America/Denver) Aug 29, 2026 | Unknown | bmcwilliams | ||
| KOM-Golden Eagle connector | Aug 29, 2026 @ 9:39am (America/Denver) Aug 29, 2026 | Dry | bmcwilliams | ||
| Un Poquito | Aug 23, 2026 @ 5:47pm (America/Ciudad_Juarez) Aug 23, 2026 | Dry | Mullingtwelve | ||
| Horse Bypass Lower | Aug 23, 2026 @ 5:47pm (America/Ciudad_Juarez) Aug 23, 2026 | Dry | Mullingtwelve | ||
| Foothills | Aug 22, 2026 @ 5:19pm (America/Denver) Aug 22, 2026 | Ideal | desertrider12 | ||
| Nut Gobbler | Aug 22, 2026 @ 5:17pm (America/Denver) Aug 22, 2026 | Dry | desertrider12 |
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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Continental Divide Trail
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| vincetrail | add | trail | activity #102848187 | Sep 1, 2026 @ 2:27pm 3 hours |
| vincetrail | update | trail | activity #102848056 and 2 more | Sep 1, 2026 @ 2:25pm 3 hours |
| alankstagg | difficultyvote | trail | activity #102844774 | Sep 1, 2026 @ 1:20pm 4 hours |
| buffaloagent31 | wishlist | route | activity #102841835 | Sep 1, 2026 @ 12:24pm 5 hours |
| buffaloagent31 | wishlist | route | activity #102841762 | Sep 1, 2026 @ 12:23pm 5 hours |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | It was open last week (August 17, 2026) | Aug 24, 2026 @ 8:49am Aug 24, 2026 | ||
| trail | it's been closed from coopers hawk to junction... | Jun 21, 2026 @ 9:13pm Jun 21, 2026 | ||
| trail | Pretty dang sandy in spots and twisty turny. ... | May 20, 2026 @ 2:19pm May 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | This now shows as EMTB-friendly on CABQ’s map. | Apr 20, 2026 @ 12:01am Apr 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | This now shows as being EMTB-allowed on... | Apr 20, 2026 @ 12:00am Apr 20, 2026 |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| North Valley Bike Park | skill park | Albuquerque |
Local Trail Supporters
- NM Cross Country Ski Club
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 473 | 543 miles | 57,175 ft | 221 miles | 5,732 ft | #93 | #34 | 889 | 3,739 | 66 | 124,073 | |
| E-Bike | 189 | 288 miles | 20,886 ft | 109 miles | 2,844 ft | #234 | #672 | 3 | 3,161 | 3 | 4,451 | |
| Gravel Bike | 194 | 279 miles | 10,604 ft | 93 miles | 5,699 ft | #97 | #45 | 1 | 75 | 7 | 1,020 | |
| Adaptive Bike | 43 | 57 miles | 3,409 ft | 18 miles | 5,387 ft | #514 | #143 | 206 | 11 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 49 | 50 miles | 2,631 ft | 17 miles | 2,740 ft | #852 | #103 | 153 | 10 | |||
| Horse | 266 | 374 miles | 54,705 ft | 144 miles | 5,741 ft | #31 | #248 | 744 | 4 | 29 | ||
| Hike | 617 | 731 miles | 85,548 ft | 282 miles | 5,741 ft | #39 | #34 | 82 | 3,743 | 10 | 8,943 | |
| Trail Running | 617 | 732 miles | 85,466 ft | 282 miles | 5,741 ft | #66 | #39 | 2 | 3,742 | 9 | 6,876 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 64 | 100 miles | 15,269 ft | 50 miles | 1,342 ft | #226 | #129 | 798 | 75 | |||
| Observed Trials | 29 | 37 miles | 5,351 ft | 17 miles | 1,191 ft | #10 | #5 | 107 | 115 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 13 | 16 miles | 1,716 ft | 6 miles | 2,408 ft | #509 | #184 | 518 | 24 | |||
| Snowshoe | 15 | 13 miles | 2,917 ft | 7 miles | 5,650 ft | #437 | #141 | 1 | 23 | 175 | ||
| Downhill Ski | 44 | 14 miles | 11,995 ft | 14 miles | 1,581 ft | #344 | #142 | 123 | ||||
| Backcountry Ski | 6 | 11 miles | 2,218 ft | 6 miles | 3,327 ft | #356 | #67 | 12 | 2 | 537 | ||
| Nordic Ski | 2 | 2 miles | 351 ft | 1 mile | 318 ft | #873 | #344 | 10 | 2 | 241 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Albuquerque
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What are the best places to ride in Albuquerque?
Albuquerque has 18 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Albuquerque?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Albuquerque are:
- Deadman Sidekick (4.5/5)
- The Scar (4.5/5)
- North Course DH (4.4/5)
- Faulty (4.4/5)
- Birdhouse Ridge (4.3/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Albuquerque?
There are 79 parking locations listed in Albuquerque. The most popular parking spots are:
- Elena Gallegos Parking ($2)
- Indian School Trailhead
- Pine Flat Picnic Area
- Parking
- Parking: Micheal Emory Trailhead
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What is the longest trail in Albuquerque?
The longest trail in Albuquerque is Paseo Del Bosque at 10.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
Activities
- Albuquerque Mountain Biking Trails
- Albuquerque E-Biking Trails
- Albuquerque Gravel Biking Trails
- Albuquerque Adaptive Biking Trails
- Albuquerque Winter Fat Biking Trails
- Albuquerque Horseback Trails
- Albuquerque Hiking Trails
- Albuquerque Trail Running Trails
- Albuquerque Dirtbiking Trails
- Albuquerque Observed Trials Trails
- Albuquerque ATVing/Offroading Trails
- Albuquerque Snowshoeing Trails
- Albuquerque Skiing Trails
- Albuquerque Backcountry Skiing Trails
Trails
Points of Interest
- Medallion Tree Sight
- Upper Tram Terminal Resturant Lodge
- Double Eagle II Day Lodge
- TTF - Jump Test
- Black Volcano Summit
- Cole spring Sight
- Cañoncito spring Sight
- Black diamond rocky descent TTF
- Petroglyph Panel Sight
- Petroglyph Panel Sight
- Sandia Crest (10,666 ft)
- North Sandia Peak (10,446 ft)
- The Needle (10,240 ft)
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