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1.3 miles
Distance
-403 ft
Descent
00:11:01
Avg time
-405 ft
Altitude change
5,639 ft
Altitude min
6,044 ft
Altitude max
6,044 ft
Altitude start
5,640 ft
Altitude end
-5.8%
Grade
-43.4%
Grade max
1.9%
Grade min
171 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
472 ft
Distance flat
00:11:01
Avg time
Deception Ridge Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMariposa Fat Bike Trails
Rio Rancho, New Mexico -
AKADeception
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Winter Fat Biking
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Global Ranking
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State Ranking#776 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
- #2,544 in Trail Running
- #2,363 in Hiking
- #46 in Winter Fat Biking
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Trail TypeSandy
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Bike TypeFat
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingExtreme
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerAlbuquerque Academy
Fat bike specific. Very sandy and narrow trail on the edge of a steep ridge. Drops you down into the very sandy Red Canyon Arroyo.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 2 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
All
- 37 rides
- Last: May 25, 2026
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- Snow Packed
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- Prevalent Mud
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- Very Dry
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Keenez01
In my opinion, this is a must-ride trail in the area. It offers excellent flow, stunning views, and fast, engaging riding. The double black diamond rating feels appropriate due to the technical knife-edge ridgeline sections and very steep descents. If you’re up for the challenge, I highly recommend giving this trail a ride.
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