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4,393 ft
Distance
-381 ft
Descent
00:08:33
Avg time
-381 ft
Altitude change
7,344 ft
Altitude min
7,724 ft
Altitude max
7,724 ft
Altitude start
7,343 ft
Altitude end
-8.7%
Grade
-30.9%
Grade max
-2.2%
Grade min
4,393 ft
Distance down
00:08:33
Avg time
Bill Spring Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Backcountry Ski
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Riding AreaSandia Mountains - Upper East Side
Albuquerque, New Mexico -
Ref Number#196
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Backcountry Skiing
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonApril - November
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerCibola National Forest
Bill Spring is a moderate level difficulty trail connecting the Sulpher Canyon and Doc Long Picnic areas up to the intersection with the Faulty and Oso Corredor Trails. The lower section is characterized by fast, straight sections with abrupt trail blockages intended to slow downhill traffic. Be mindful of these and hikers (which tend to be plentiful) on the way down. The upper section has some slightly more technical moments, but nothing above an intermediate level. Bill Spring ends at the junctions of Faulty and Challenge trails.
Access Info
Park at the pull-off below Sulphur Canyon or park at the picnic areas ($3 day use fee)
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 6 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 103 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 460 rides
- Last: Aug 23, 2026
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Nov 17, 2019 , Albuquerque
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