more stats
1,398 ft
Distance
-122 ft
Descent
00:01:54
Avg time
-123 ft
Altitude change
6,081 ft
Altitude min
6,205 ft
Altitude max
6,205 ft
Altitude start
6,083 ft
Altitude end
-8.8%
Grade
-21.6%
Grade max
0.7%
Grade min
1,296 ft
Distance down
56 ft
Distance flat
00:01:54
Avg time

Cholla Ninja Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sandia Foothills - South
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #8143 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111405 in Trail Running
    • #139306 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #35 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #776 in Trail Running
    • #1,325 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Gap Jump

This is a fun, less technical downhill off of U-Mound that you can pick up lots of speed on and practice your flowing through. There are a few rocks that create jumps and gap jumps off on the edges of the trail if you want something a bit more challenging. Worth hitting once per ride

Tags
Jumps
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 187 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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on Feb 6, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cholla Ninja located?
      Cholla Ninja is located in Sandia Foothills - South, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Sandia Foothills - South trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.08019, -106.47882.
      ▼ How hard is Cholla Ninja?
      Cholla Ninja is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cholla Ninja?
      The trail has 122 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,081 ft to 6,205 ft.
      ▼ Is Cholla Ninja a point to point trail?
      Cholla Ninja is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cholla Ninja?
      Cholla Ninja is 1,398 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cholla Ninja?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cholla Ninja. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cholla Ninja? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cholla Ninja are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cholla Ninja?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Cholla Ninja. The trail is 1,398 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cholla Ninja?
      Cholla Ninja is a very popular trail. There have been 1,456 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,495 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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