more stats
1,542 ft
Distance
80 ft
Climb
00:03:35
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
00:03:35
Avg time

Head's Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    La Tierra
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Ref Number
    26,29,9
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #65659 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #45051 in E-Biking
    • #95360 in Trail Running
    • #126650 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #517 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #174 in E-Biking
    • #640 in Trail Running
    • #1,190 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    City 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.

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 59 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 521 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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Head's Up Trail Reports

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Jun 14, 2024 @ 2:05pm
Jun 14, 2024
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Jan 17, 2024 @ 3:21pm
Jan 17, 2024
 Lots of packed ice and snow and uneven surfaces.
Jul 13, 2023 @ 8:12am
Jul 13, 2023
Jun 17, 2022 @ 2:44pm
Jun 17, 2022
 reporter
May 28, 2022 @ 12:00am
May 28, 2022
 reporter CLOSED DUE TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER
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on Jun 14, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Head's Up?
      Head's Up is 1,542 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Head's Up?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Head's Up. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Head's Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Head's Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Head's Up?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Head's Up. The trail is 1,542 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Head's Up?
      Head's Up is a very popular trail. There have been 2,158 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,307 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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