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3,009 ft
Distance
-511 ft
Descent
00:07:24
Avg time
-511 ft
Altitude change
8,243 ft
Altitude min
8,755 ft
Altitude max
8,755 ft
Altitude start
8,245 ft
Altitude end
-17%
Grade
-74.5%
Grade max
-5.9%
Grade min
3,009 ft
Distance down
00:07:24
Avg time

5-Stopper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Arroyo Hondo USFS
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #245882 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #303764 in Trail Running
    • #116596 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Santa Fe National Forest

You can go up or down but the name is a reference to how many times you will have to stop if you try to climb it. OK, yes, there are some freakish riders who are able to clean the whole thing going up, but you are not likely to be one of them. Going down you will be jamming the brakes the whole way down.

It is a way to get to the ridge so you can ride down Sierra Pelada Tarantula Juice however, the thing to do is continue north to the Watershed Boundary and climb [L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/moonshine-934248/[/L]Moonshine.

I don't know why anyone would ride down when there are better options.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • USFS
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 14, 2024 @ 2:09pm
Jun 14, 2024
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Jul 5, 2022 @ 8:22am
Jul 5, 2022
 reporter FS has reopened this area post-fire restrictions.
May 20, 2022 @ 5:31am
May 20, 2022
 reporter CLOSED due to extreme fire danger
Jun 4, 2020 @ 4:48am
Jun 4, 2020
Nov 23, 2019 @ 6:47am
Nov 23, 2019
 reporter First major snowfall of the season left ice/snow in areas and midday mud in others. Keep a close eye on the weather forecast.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About 5-Stopper

        ▼ Where is 5-Stopper located?
        5-Stopper 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 35.65117, -105.86468.
        ▼ How hard is 5-Stopper?
        5-Stopper is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 17%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for 5-Stopper?
        The trail has 511 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,243 ft to 8,755 ft.
        ▼ How long is 5-Stopper?
        5-Stopper is 3,009 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on 5-Stopper?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on 5-Stopper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 5-Stopper?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 5-Stopper are:
        • September (3 activities)
        • October (2 activities)
        • November (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access 5-Stopper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to 5-Stopper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride 5-Stopper?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride 5-Stopper. The trail is 3,009 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is 5-Stopper?
        5-Stopper is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 123 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 122 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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