more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
186 ft
Climb
-303 ft
Descent
00:13:52
Avg time
-117 ft
Altitude change
5,656 ft
Altitude min
5,817 ft
Altitude max
5,772 ft
Altitude start
5,656 ft
Altitude end
-1.74%
Grade
-26.96%
Grade max
36.808%
Grade min
1,808 ft
Distance climb
3,796 ft
Distance down
1,111 ft
Distance flat
00:13:52
Avg time

GI Tract Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mariposa Fat Bike Trails
    Rio Rancho, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #43950 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #366571 in Trail Running
    • #81061 in Hiking
    • #7459 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #335 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #2,587 in Trail Running
    • #804 in Hiking
    • #80 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Sandy
  • Bike Type
    Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Albuquerque Academy

Sandy and windy arroyo. Takes you downstream to Preserve Arroyo from White Ribbit Trail.

Tags
Sandy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 342 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is GI Tract located?
      GI Tract 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 35.36858, -106.68696.
      ▼ How hard is GI Tract?
      GI Tract is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.74%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for GI Tract?
      GI Tract has 186 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 303 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,656 ft to 5,817 ft.
      ▼ Is GI Tract a point to point trail?
      GI Tract is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is sandy.
      ▼ How long is GI Tract?
      GI Tract is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is sandy.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on GI Tract?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on GI Tract. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride GI Tract?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride GI Tract are:
      • December (31 activities)
      • May (23 activities)
      • April (20 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access GI Tract? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to GI Tract are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride GI Tract?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride GI Tract. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is GI Tract?
      GI Tract is a very popular trail. There have been 873 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 934 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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