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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
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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Riding AreaMariposa Fat Bike Trails
Rio Rancho, New Mexico -
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking
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Trail ExposureFatal Consequences
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeFat
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike Allowed
Very narrow sandy singletrack that goes from Rattlesnake Rim Trail down to the very sandy GI Tract Arroyo.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 32 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 193 rides
- Last: Jul 25, 2026
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(35.368720, -106.682050)
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Frequently Asked Questions About High Wire
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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.
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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.
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What is the elevation gain for High Wire?
The trail has 38 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,737 m to 1,775 m.
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How long is High Wire?
High Wire is 666.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
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