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1,542 ft
Distance
80 ft
Climb
00:03:28
Avg time
80 ft
Altitude change
7,129 ft
Altitude min
7,209 ft
Altitude max
7,129 ft
Altitude start
7,208 ft
Altitude end
5.2%
Grade
2.1%
Grade max
14.6%
Grade min
1,542 ft
Distance climb
00:03:28
Avg time
Head's Up Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaLa Tierra
Santa Fe, New Mexico -
Ref Number26,29,9
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerCity of Santa Fe
If you are heading north towards all the fun in that direction there is no quicker way to get there. This little grunt of a climb will have you grinding so head's up, there may be others screaming down in the opposite direction. The singletrack trail is very popular so be sure to give hikers and uphill cyclists the right of way.
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Recent Activity on Trail
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- 6 rides
- 12 miles average
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- 12 miles avg distance
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- 493 rides
- Last: Jun 30, 2026
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(35.713470, -105.965530)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Head's Up
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Where is Head's Up located?
Head's Up is located in La Tierra, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the La Tierra trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.71347, -105.96553.
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How hard is Head's Up?
Head's Up is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Head's Up?
Head's Up has 80 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 7,129 ft to 7,209 ft.
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Is Head's Up a point to point trail?
Head's Up is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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