more stats
4,133 ft
Distance
141 ft
Climb
-235 ft
Descent
00:07:45
Avg time
-94 ft
Altitude change
8,771 ft
Altitude min
8,931 ft
Altitude max
8,865 ft
Altitude start
8,771 ft
Altitude end
-2.27%
Grade
-21.643%
Grade max
10.793%
Grade min
1,948 ft
Distance climb
1,841 ft
Distance down
344 ft
Distance flat
00:07:45
Avg time

Capulin Peak Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sandia Mountain East Side Trails
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #294967 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #330929 in Trail Running
    • #72938 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,812 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #2,366 in Trail Running
    • #730 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Lightly used (by mountain bikers, at least) out and back that rewards you with stunning views of Palomas Peak and beyond.

Keep left at the first fork and continue to the summit of Capulin peak. Don't stop here but continue riding through the trees and a short descent. You'll know you've reached the end because the trail vanishes near an obvious cliff

Access Info

Trail begins at the bottom of the North Course DH trail, which is also the far end of the Capulin picnic/snow play area. Keep a look out for a wooden post indicating the start of the Capulin Peak Trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 26, 2022 @ 11:33am
Jun 26, 2022
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Capulin Peak located?
      Capulin Peak is located in Sandia Mountain East Side Trails, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Sandia Mountain East Side Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.21919, -106.41706.
      ▼ How hard is Capulin Peak?
      Capulin Peak is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.27%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Capulin Peak?
      Capulin Peak has 141 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 235 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,771 ft to 8,931 ft.
      ▼ Is Capulin Peak a point to point trail?
      Capulin Peak is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Capulin Peak?
      Capulin Peak is 4,133 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Capulin Peak?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Capulin Peak. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Capulin Peak? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Capulin Peak are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Capulin Peak?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Capulin Peak. The trail is 4,133 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Capulin Peak?
      Capulin Peak is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 56 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 67 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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