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1.3 miles
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-333 ft
Descent
00:12:21
Avg time
-314 ft
Altitude change
6,092 ft
Altitude min
6,418 ft
Altitude max
6,406 ft
Altitude start
6,093 ft
Altitude end
-4.6%
Grade
-27.5%
Grade max
6.2%
Grade min
594 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
840 ft
Distance flat
00:12:21
Avg time

Hogsback Descent Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Red Mesa Trails
    San Ysidro, New Mexico
  • AKA
    Hogsback
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (6 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #65960 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #306637 in Trail Running
    • #100953 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

More difficult and rocky downhill continued from Kutulu Ridge Trail or Tron Trail

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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Feb 11, 2026 @ 3:48pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 11, 2026
 Trails is in great condition but a little overdue for new markings. It's very easy to get off trail.
Jan 18, 2026 @ 10:21am (America/Denver)
Jan 18, 2026
Apr 6, 2025 @ 12:57pm
Apr 6, 2025
Nov 29, 2024 @ 10:39am
Nov 29, 2024
Nov 23, 2024 @ 10:09am
Nov 23, 2024
 Fresh flagging done today.
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on Feb 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.08 (6 votes)
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        Directions to hogsback-descent trailhead (35.568880, -106.842130)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hogsback Descent

        ▼ Where is Hogsback Descent located?
        Hogsback Descent is located in Red Mesa Trails, San Ysidro, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Red Mesa Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.56888, -106.84213.
        ▼ How hard is Hogsback Descent?
        Hogsback Descent is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 4.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hogsback Descent?
        Hogsback Descent has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 333 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,092 ft to 6,418 ft.
        ▼ Is Hogsback Descent a point to point trail?
        Yes, Hogsback Descent is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Hogsback Descent?
        Hogsback Descent is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hogsback Descent?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hogsback Descent. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hogsback Descent?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hogsback Descent are:
        • February (9 activities)
        • October (4 activities)
        • May (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Hogsback Descent? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hogsback Descent are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hogsback Descent?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Hogsback Descent. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Hogsback Descent?
        Hogsback Descent is a very popular trail. There have been 400 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 397 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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