more stats
4,613 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-51 ft
Descent
00:07:13
Avg time
-40 ft
Altitude change
6,521 ft
Altitude min
6,569 ft
Altitude max
6,565 ft
Altitude start
6,526 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-8%
Grade max
4.5%
Grade min
804 ft
Distance climb
2,264 ft
Distance down
1,030 ft
Distance flat
00:07:13
Avg time

505 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sandia Foothills - North
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40712 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #746 in Trail Running
    • #16854 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2017

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.

Trail Supporters
  • Sponsor

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 150 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,615 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Avg: 3.72 (5 votes)
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      Directions to 505 trailhead (35.176110, -106.473990)
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      foggnm
      As little fun as one can have mtn biking
      mckayb
      Tecky trail on the easy side but another fun way to get further north
      mdubuque mdubuque
      Fun/newish trail that provides another way to get farther north where most of the more technically challenging trails in the foothills are

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 505 located?
      505 is located in Sandia Foothills - North, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Sandia Foothills - North trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.17611, -106.47399.
      ▼ How hard is 505?
      505 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 505?
      505 has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 51 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,521 ft to 6,569 ft.
      ▼ Is 505 a point to point trail?
      505 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 505?
      505 is 4,613 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 505?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 505. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 505?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 505 are:
      • March (95 activities)
      • October (82 activities)
      • February (79 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access 505? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 505 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 505?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride 505. The trail is 4,613 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 505?
      505 is a very popular trail. There have been 6,760 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,991 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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