more stats
4,557 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-95 ft
Descent
00:06:10
Avg time
-90 ft
Altitude change
6,064 ft
Altitude min
6,156 ft
Altitude max
6,155 ft
Altitude start
6,066 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-10.7%
Grade max
2.8%
Grade min
554 ft
Distance climb
2,726 ft
Distance down
1,181 ft
Distance flat
00:06:10
Avg time

Fastback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mariposa Fat Bike Trails
    Rio Rancho, New Mexico
  • AKA
    Goliath
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #83556 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #382400 in Trail Running
    • #327408 in Hiking
    • #10758 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #682 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #2,652 in Trail Running
    • #2,500 in Hiking
    • #120 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Teeter Totter
  • Land Owner
    Albuquerque Academy

Easy trail to get back home after a long day.

Passes by a pair of wooden teeter-totters.

Tags
BridgesWooden features
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 9 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 218 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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on Jun 27, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fastback located?
      Fastback 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 35.38107, -106.71351.
      ▼ How hard is Fastback?
      Fastback is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fastback?
      Fastback has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 95 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,064 ft to 6,156 ft.
      ▼ Is Fastback a point to point trail?
      Yes, Fastback is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fastback?
      Fastback is 4,557 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fastback?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fastback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Fastback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fastback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fastback?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Fastback. The trail is 4,557 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fastback?
      Fastback is a very popular trail. There have been 445 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 455 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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