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2.1 miles
Distance
135 ft
Climb
-571 ft
Descent
00:22:47
Avg time
-435 ft
Altitude change
6,745 ft
Altitude min
7,255 ft
Altitude max
7,193 ft
Altitude start
6,759 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-32.2%
Grade max
17.6%
Grade min
3,045 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,211 ft
Distance flat
00:22:47
Avg time

Jackalope Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Cedro & Coyote
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #116505 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33558 in E-Biking
    • #302919 in Trail Running
    • #110393 in Hiking
    • #1849 in Dirtbiking
    • #7475 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    April-November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Cibola National Forest

Jackalope is a lightly used trail that connects the Cedro area to NM337, only 1/4 mile form the Otero trailhead. Ridden from the recommended Cedro side, the trail begins with roughly a mile of up and down riding along a loose, rocky ridgeline. The final half mile retains the loose and rocky flavor but also gains a dose of gravity. Speeds can be high if you let off the brakes, but be aware there are several gotcha moments, so be aware. The trail ends at NM337. Be patient crossing, as traffic speeds are high. Pedal up the hill 1/4 mile to link up to the Otero Trailhead.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 14, 2026
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Jackalope Trail Reports

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Jul 13, 2022 @ 4:08pm
Jul 13, 2022
Jun 26, 2022 @ 11:41am
Jun 26, 2022
 Fire Restrictions Lifted. Get it before the motos do.
May 19, 2022 @ 7:38am
May 19, 2022
 Stage III Fire Restrictions
Nov 15, 2020 @ 7:54am
Nov 15, 2020
Apr 7, 2019 @ 4:43pm
Apr 7, 2019
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on Jul 13, 2022
Dry
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      5 Reviews & Comments

      natearellanomtb
      This trail is complete dog crap. Nothing good about it.
      brahhh brahhh
      Fun trail that is NOT a horrible baby head nightmare. Actually a really fun DH with some fun rolls , drops, and loose corners. Really cool to take down if you want to bail out. Rode on MTB and it was not a black IMO, more like a hard blue. Agree with the first commenter, however. Would not want to climb up this.
      kbarrett72
      From Cedro peak this starts off pretty easy but gets super rocky and more rocks. Not anything too hard on a motorcycle but it is not fast or flowey. Can't imagine going up it from the road on a mountain bike, it takes lots of throttle on loose rocks for long sections with a moto to get up. Some fun spots.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jackalope located?
      Jackalope is located in Cedro & Coyote, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Cedro & Coyote trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.04374, -106.36244.
      ▼ How hard is Jackalope?
      Jackalope is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jackalope?
      Jackalope has 135 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 571 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,745 ft to 7,255 ft.
      ▼ Is Jackalope a point to point trail?
      Jackalope is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Jackalope?
      Jackalope is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jackalope?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jackalope. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Jackalope?
      Jackalope is best visited during: April-November.
      ▼ How do I access Jackalope? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jackalope are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jackalope?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Jackalope. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jackalope?
      Jackalope is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 215 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 212 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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