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4,908 ft
Distance
164 ft
Climb
-124 ft
Descent
00:08:30
Avg time
40 ft
Altitude change
7,453 ft
Altitude min
7,566 ft
Altitude max
7,507 ft
Altitude start
7,547 ft
Altitude end
0.818%
Grade
-12.059%
Grade max
21.225%
Grade min
2,088 ft
Distance climb
2,559 ft
Distance down
261 ft
Distance flat
00:08:30
Avg time

Drop In Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Otero, Tunnel, and David Canyons
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 80 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #81116 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111576 in E-Biking
    • #153665 in Trail Running
    • #338097 in Hiking
    • #5173 in Dirtbiking
    • #23803 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #656 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #360 in E-Biking
    • #1,209 in Trail Running
    • #2,561 in Hiking
    • #44 in Dirtbiking
    • #586 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Drop In runs from Cajun Pine to FR 106. Nothing too technical here, a few loose, rocky climbs, but nothing that is too tough of a grade.

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on Jun 25, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Drop In located?
      Drop In is located in Otero, Tunnel, and David Canyons, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Otero, Tunnel, and David Canyons trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.00822, -106.36347.
      ▼ How hard is Drop In?
      Drop In is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.818%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Drop In?
      Drop In has 164 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 124 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,453 ft to 7,566 ft.
      ▼ Is Drop In a point to point trail?
      Drop In is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Drop In?
      Drop In is 4,908 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Drop In?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Drop In. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Drop In?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Drop In are:
      • May (24 activities)
      • July (21 activities)
      • August (11 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Drop In? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Drop In are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Drop In?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Drop In. The trail is 4,908 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Drop In?
      Drop In is a very popular trail. There have been 1,950 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,009 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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