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2,185 ft
Distance
-126 ft
Descent
00:02:55
Avg time
-126 ft
Altitude change
5,698 ft
Altitude min
5,824 ft
Altitude max
5,824 ft
Altitude start
5,699 ft
Altitude end
-5.7%
Grade
-19.5%
Grade max
3.2%
Grade min
125 ft
Distance climb
1,965 ft
Distance down
95 ft
Distance flat
00:02:55
Avg time

High Wire Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mariposa Fat Bike Trails
    Rio Rancho, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    Fatal Consequences
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Very narrow sandy singletrack that goes from Rattlesnake Rim Trail down to the very sandy GI Tract Arroyo.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 198 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is High Wire located?
      High Wire 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 35.36872, -106.68205.
      ▼ How hard is High Wire?
      High Wire is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for High Wire?
      The trail has 126 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,698 ft to 5,824 ft.
      ▼ How long is High Wire?
      High Wire is 2,185 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on High Wire?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on High Wire. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access High Wire? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to High Wire are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride High Wire?
      The estimated time to ride High Wire is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 2,185 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is High Wire?
      High Wire is a very popular trail. There have been 378 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 436 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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