more stats
2,386 ft
Distance
132 ft
Climb
-88 ft
Descent
00:08:00
Avg time
42 ft
Altitude change
6,013 ft
Altitude min
6,145 ft
Altitude max
6,079 ft
Altitude start
6,121 ft
Altitude end
1.746%
Grade
-14.789%
Grade max
32.201%
Grade min
1,453 ft
Distance climb
839 ft
Distance down
94 ft
Distance flat
00:08:00
Avg time

Hilldale Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sandia Foothills - South
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #55522 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #131918 in Trail Running
    • #152820 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #411 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #965 in Trail Running
    • #1,486 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Hilldale Loop is a short trail that many people use as a lollipop at the southern end of a ride in the South Foothills. It is most popularly ridden in the clockwise (descending) direction. The climbing direction is less popular as it involves some short, steep, somewhat techy climbing. In the descending direction, there are some minor techy sections, but they are very short and there are no mandatory drops. The trail concludes with a quick, fun pumptrack section before linking back up with 401. Alternatively you can go straight and climb back up to trail 365.

Tags
Pump track

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 285 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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Avg: 4.08 (6 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      Thislonelywanderer Thislonelywanderer
      This was a tough little loop. I made the mistake of starting at the opposite end (north) and basically hiked it. Incredible vista!

      The rest of the foothills trails are more like greens but loads of fun, with a couple rocky spots. Slight traffic on a weekday evening.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hilldale Loop located?
      Hilldale Loop is located in Sandia Foothills - South, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Sandia Foothills - South trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.07363, -106.48122.
      ▼ How hard is Hilldale Loop?
      Hilldale Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.746%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hilldale Loop?
      Hilldale Loop has 132 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 88 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,013 ft to 6,145 ft.
      ▼ Is Hilldale Loop a point to point trail?
      Hilldale Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hilldale Loop?
      Hilldale Loop is 2,386 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hilldale Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hilldale Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hilldale Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hilldale Loop are:
      • December (22 activities)
      • November (16 activities)
      • October (15 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Hilldale Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hilldale Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hilldale Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Hilldale Loop. The trail is 2,386 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hilldale Loop?
      Hilldale Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,157 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,270 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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