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2.7 miles
Distance
519 ft
Climb
-124 ft
Descent
00:20:35
Avg time
396 ft
Altitude change
7,780 ft
Altitude min
8,271 ft
Altitude max
7,780 ft
Altitude start
8,176 ft
Altitude end
2.8%
Grade
-18.6%
Grade max
24.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3,402 ft
Distance down
1,033 ft
Distance flat
00:20:35
Avg time

FR 79 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Arroyo Hondo USFS
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Santa Fe National Forest

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AI Generated Description

FR 79 is a 3 mile moderately popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Santa Fe New Mexico. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 519 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 24 rides
  • Last: Aug 5, 2026
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FR 79 Trail Reports

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Jun 14, 2024 @ 2:09pm
Jun 14, 2024
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Apr 9, 2023 @ 8:11pm
Apr 9, 2023
 No Snow or Mud. Closed to Cars
Jul 5, 2022 @ 8:22am
Jul 5, 2022
 reporter FS has reopened this area post-fire restrictions.
May 20, 2022 @ 5:31am
May 20, 2022
 reporter CLOSED due to extreme fire danger
Aug 1, 2020 @ 8:07am
Aug 1, 2020
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is FR 79 located?
      FR 79 is located in Arroyo Hondo USFS, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Arroyo Hondo USFS trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.59845, -105.85051.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for FR 79?
      FR 79 has 519 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 124 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,780 ft to 8,271 ft.
      ▼ Is FR 79 a point to point trail?
      FR 79 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is FR 79?
      FR 79 is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on FR 79?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on FR 79. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access FR 79? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to FR 79 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride FR 79?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride FR 79. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is FR 79?
      FR 79 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 139 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 158 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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