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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
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSandia Foothills - North
Albuquerque, New Mexico -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (3 votes)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonAll year
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Year Opened2017
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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 5 rides
- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 166 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 1,557 rides
- Last: Jul 6, 2026
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Directions to 505 trailhead
(35.176110, -106.473990)
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Frequently Asked Questions About 505
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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