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1.4 miles
Distance
475 ft
Climb
-173 ft
Descent
00:18:15
Avg time
302 ft
Altitude change
7,821 ft
Altitude min
8,240 ft
Altitude max
7,824 ft
Altitude start
8,126 ft
Altitude end
4.039%
Grade
-22.946%
Grade max
34.146%
Grade min
4,870 ft
Distance climb
2,342 ft
Distance down
278 ft
Distance flat
00:18:15
Avg time

Apache Canyon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Arroyo Hondo USFS
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #261233 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #115096 in Trail Running
    • #116224 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Santa Fe National Forest

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Apache Canyon is a 1 mile less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Santa Fe New Mexico. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 475 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.

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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
Aug 26, 2021 @ 5:12pm
Aug 26, 2021
Down trees are cleared! I did use a couple to make water bars and make some short single tract sections. Enjoy!
Mar 19, 2021 @ 5:22pm
Mar 19, 2021
A couple of trees down but not bad.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Apache Canyon

        Where is Apache Canyon located?
        Apache Canyon 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 35.62613, -105.83806.
        How hard is Apache Canyon?
        Apache Canyon is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.039%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Apache Canyon?
        Apache Canyon has 475 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 173 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,821 ft to 8,240 ft.
        Is Apache Canyon a point to point trail?
        Apache Canyon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Apache Canyon?
        Apache Canyon is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Apache Canyon?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Apache Canyon. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Apache Canyon?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Apache Canyon are:
        • April (1 activities)
        • July (1 activities)
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        How do I access Apache Canyon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Apache Canyon are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Apache Canyon?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 29 minutes to ride Apache Canyon. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Apache Canyon?
        Apache Canyon is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 48 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 45 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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