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5,275 ft
Distance
136 ft
Climb
-123 ft
Descent
00:08:40
Avg time
13 ft
Altitude change
10,244 ft
Altitude min
10,319 ft
Altitude max
10,268 ft
Altitude start
10,281 ft
Altitude end
0.25%
Grade
-18.179%
Grade max
15.279%
Grade min
2,929 ft
Distance climb
2,217 ft
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat
00:08:40
Avg time

FR 488 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sandia Mountains - Upper East Side
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Cibola National Forest

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FR 488 is a 5,275 ft less popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Albuquerque New Mexico. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About FR 488

        ▼ Where is FR 488 located?
        FR 488 is located in Sandia Mountains - Upper East Side, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Sandia Mountains - Upper East Side trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.20939, -106.44121.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for FR 488?
        FR 488 has 136 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 123 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,244 ft to 10,319 ft.
        ▼ Is FR 488 a point to point trail?
        FR 488 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is FR 488?
        FR 488 is 5,275 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on FR 488?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on FR 488. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access FR 488? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to FR 488 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride FR 488?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride FR 488. The trail is 5,275 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is FR 488?
        FR 488 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 122 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 135 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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