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      Spanning from Embudito Trailhead on the South to the Sandia Tram Base on the North, the North Foothills are the tamer, more gradual, easier to navigate, and smoother cousin to the South Foothills. In general the North Foothills are more beginner friendly. Multiple trailheads access this area, some areas provide free parking and others require a fee.

      Take note of the parking lot hours as will/may lock you in depending on who is patrolling at the time. Do not leave valuables in plain view inside the vehicle.

      This area is composed of Sandia USFS and City Open Space. E-bikes are not allowed on any forest service land. Certain trails in the Open Space areasare open to Class 1 E-bikes. Check with the City of Albuquerque site for allowed areas.
      https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/recreation/bike/e-bikes
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      AKA: North Foothills
      Land Status: City Managed
      Parking: Micheal Emory Trailhead google parking directions
      Access Info:
      Embudito Trailhead, Michael C. Emery Trailhead, Elena Gallegos Picnic Area (fee), Sandia Peak Tram (fee)
      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 1
      • 15
      • 5
      • 1

      Region Status
      Open as of Apr 5, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      25
      Trails Mountain Bike
      22
      Trails Horse
      2
      Trails Hike
      26
      Trails Trail Running
      26
      Trails Snowshoe
      1
      Total Distance
      22 miles
      Total Descent
      3,342 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,097 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      7,051 ft
      Reports
      552
      Photos
      62
      Ridden Counter
      9,408

      Photos of Sandia Foothills - North Mountain Bike

      28 |
      Feb 9, 2024 @ 2:13pm
      Feb 9, 2024
      trail: 341
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      Feb 9, 2024 @ 2:13pm
      Feb 9, 2024
      trail: 341
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      Feb 9, 2024 @ 2:13pm
      Feb 9, 2024
      trail: 341
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      Feb 9, 2024 @ 2:13pm
      Feb 9, 2024
      trail: 341
      25 |
      Feb 9, 2024 @ 2:13pm
      Feb 9, 2024
      trail: 341
      138 |
      May 5, 2020 @ 5:03pm
      May 5, 2020
      161 |
      May 23, 2019 @ 5:01pm
      May 23, 2019
      390 |
      Jan 24, 2018 @ 10:19am
      Jan 24, 2018
      | 2 comments

      Videos of Sandia Foothills - North Mountain Bike

      MTB Self-Film
      300 | Nov 2, 2020
      Sandia Foothills: Climb out of Michael Emeroy...
      trail: Dirt Road
      275 | Sep 22, 2019 , Albuquerque
      Sandia Foothills: Trail 505 Northbound...
      trail: 505
      6:58 | 845 | Sep 21, 2019 , Albuquerque

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      Recent Comments

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      Jun 19, 2023 @ 8:13am
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      Apr 1, 2023 @ 8:54am
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      Sep 6, 2021 @ 10:49am
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      brahhhtrail230now that is true
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      brahhhtrail505you goofy goober these are some good trails...
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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2220 miles2,953 ft10 miles771 ft
      #813#433158552723,661
      Horse21 mile164 ft3,238 ft594 ft
      #656#4661001
      Hike2622 miles3,343 ft11 miles1,096 ft
      #570#3585511,056
      Trail Running2622 miles3,343 ft11 miles1,096 ft
      #576#356551875
      Snowshoe11 mile348 ft1 mile348 ft
      2
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