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2,759 ft
Distance
198 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
00:07:53
Avg time
179 ft
Altitude change
7,996 ft
Altitude min
8,179 ft
Altitude max
7,996 ft
Altitude start
8,176 ft
Altitude end
6.5%
Grade
-19.6%
Grade max
30.1%
Grade min
1,365 ft
Distance climb
436 ft
Distance down
909 ft
Distance flat
00:07:53
Avg time

21st Amendment Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Arroyo Hondo USFS
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58317 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #131602 in Trail Running
    • #113978 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #439 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #962 in Trail Running
    • #1,058 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    Santa Fe National Forest

This trail leads you into/out of Arroyo Hondo via a, steep in spots, singletrack trail with eight switchback.

Fire danger is a major concern in this area. PLEASE DO NOT HAVE ANY FIRES.

Access Info

Ride in or park at FR79 Trailhead

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 59 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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21st Amendment Trail Reports

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Jul 23, 2026 @ 9:07pm (America/Denver)
Jul 23, 2026
 reporter The rain has created hero dirt.
Jul 23, 2026 @ 9:05pm (America/Denver)
Jul 23, 2026
 reporter Hero dirt. The rains have consolidated a lot of the loose on hard.
Nov 15, 2025 @ 7:31am (America/Denver)
Nov 15, 2025
 Good to go. All the Arroyo Hondo USFS trails are clear and riding well.
Jul 9, 2025 @ 10:11am
Jul 9, 2025
Sep 29, 2024 @ 9:33am
Sep 29, 2024
 Good condition
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Status:
on Jul 23, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 21st Amendment located?
      21st Amendment is located in Arroyo Hondo USFS, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Arroyo Hondo USFS trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.63458, -105.85701.
      ▼ How hard is 21st Amendment?
      21st Amendment is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 21st Amendment?
      21st Amendment has 198 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,996 ft to 8,179 ft.
      ▼ How long is 21st Amendment?
      21st Amendment is 2,759 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 21st Amendment?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 21st Amendment. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 21st Amendment?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 21st Amendment are:
      • August (29 activities)
      • July (25 activities)
      • September (23 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access 21st Amendment? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 21st Amendment are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 21st Amendment?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride 21st Amendment. The trail is 2,759 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 21st Amendment?
      21st Amendment is a very popular trail. There have been 806 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 768 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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