more stats
1,598 ft
Distance
-177 ft
Descent
00:01:36
Avg time
-177 ft
Altitude change
5,943 ft
Altitude min
6,119 ft
Altitude max
6,119 ft
Altitude start
5,942 ft
Altitude end
-11%
Grade
-33.2%
Grade max
3%
Grade min
112 ft
Distance climb
1,394 ft
Distance down
95 ft
Distance flat
00:01:36
Avg time

Foo Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sandia Foothills - South
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Ref Number
    #365
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #37426 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95397 in Trail Running
    • #103820 in Hiking
    • #5291 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #270 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #642 in Trail Running
    • #977 in Hiking
    • #32 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Year Opened
    2016

This is a fun trail and would border on intermediate to difficult. It's an awesome downhill and there is a rocky descent with off-camber portions. The lower portion gives way nice corners and totally awesome single-track with rocks.

Access Info

Ride south on 365 it's the only thing over there....

Tags
BermsDropsRocky
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 62 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 716 rides
  • Last: Oct 5, 2026
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Foo Drop Trail Reports

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Mar 9, 2025 @ 3:10pm
Mar 9, 2025
Feb 14, 2024 @ 3:54am
Feb 14, 2024
Excellent
Jan 28, 2024 @ 7:08pm
Jan 28, 2024
Perfect and dry
Jan 28, 2024 @ 7:07pm
Jan 28, 2024
Dry and ready to ride…
Mar 24, 2023 @ 11:05pm
Mar 24, 2023
Perfect dirt after the recent moisture.
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Status:
on Mar 9, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.08 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Foo Drop located?
      Foo Drop 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 35.07156, -106.48218.
      ▼ How hard is Foo Drop?
      Foo Drop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 11%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Foo Drop?
      The trail has 177 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,943 ft to 6,119 ft.
      ▼ Is Foo Drop a point to point trail?
      Foo Drop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Foo Drop?
      Foo Drop is 1,598 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Foo Drop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Foo Drop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Foo Drop?
      Foo Drop is best visited during: All Year.
      ▼ How do I access Foo Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Foo Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Foo Drop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Foo Drop. The trail is 1,598 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Foo Drop?
      Foo Drop is a very popular trail. There have been 5,661 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,340 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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