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6.2 miles
Distance
615 ft
Climb
-501 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
114 ft
Altitude change
8,110 ft
Altitude min
8,110 ft
Altitude start
8,225 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-27%
Grade max
18.8%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

FR 503 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    Zuni Mountains
    Gallup, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Dirtbiking
    • Both Directions for ATVing/Offroading
    • Both Directions for Horseback
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Vehicle Info
  • Max Width
    60 inches

FR 503 is a rugged doubletrack route that traverses the north slope of McKenzie Ridge. It makes for a great gravel route in a remote part of the mountain. It also offers access to Foster Canyon and allows you to make a loop of the eastern half of the McKenzie Ridge Trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is FR 503 located?
      FR 503 is located in Zuni Mountains, Gallup, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Zuni Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.36596, -108.46185.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for FR 503?
      FR 503 has 615 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 501 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,110 ft to 8,530 ft.
      ▼ Is FR 503 a point to point trail?
      FR 503 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is FR 503?
      FR 503 is 6.2 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on FR 503?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on FR 503. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access FR 503? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to FR 503 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is FR 503?
      FR 503 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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