more stats
1,952 ft
Distance
63 ft
Climb
-29 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
34 ft
Altitude change
5,874 ft
Altitude min
5,874 ft
Altitude start
5,909 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-8.1%
Grade max
11.4%
Grade min
1,214 ft
Distance climb
512 ft
Distance down
226 ft
Distance flat

Deception Connection Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mariposa Fat Bike Trails
    Rio Rancho, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #21222 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #345182 in Trail Running
    • #354658 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2025
  • Land Owner
    Albuquerque Academy

This trail is a narrow, sandy singletrack it is a much easier climb than the alternative (Deception Connector)

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jun 21, 2026
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on Jun 9, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Deception Connection located?
      Deception Connection is located in Mariposa Fat Bike Trails, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Mariposa Fat Bike Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.37283, -106.69634.
      ▼ How hard is Deception Connection?
      Deception Connection is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Deception Connection?
      Deception Connection has 63 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 29 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,874 ft to 5,937 ft.
      ▼ Is Deception Connection a point to point trail?
      Deception Connection is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Deception Connection?
      Deception Connection is 1,952 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Deception Connection?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Deception Connection. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Deception Connection? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Deception Connection are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Deception Connection?
      Deception Connection is a very popular trail. There have been 54 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 54 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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