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4,997 ft
Distance
89 ft
Climb
-186 ft
Descent
00:08:39
Avg time
-100 ft
Altitude change
7,161 ft
Altitude min
7,289 ft
Altitude max
7,261 ft
Altitude start
7,162 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-24.9%
Grade max
17.8%
Grade min
2,129 ft
Distance climb
2,005 ft
Distance down
866 ft
Distance flat
00:08:39
Avg time

La Barba Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sandia Mountain East Side Trails
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Ref Number
    #244
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #120509 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #302506 in Trail Running
    • #325488 in Hiking
    • #3240 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2020

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AI Generated Description

La Barba is a 4,997 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Albuquerque New Mexico. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 29 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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La Barba Trail Reports

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Apr 12, 2024 @ 8:53pm
Apr 12, 2024
Aug 7, 2023 @ 7:38pm
Aug 7, 2023
 trail in good condition, momma bear and cub on trail near overlook intersection. always be aware of your surroundings!
Aug 7, 2023 @ 7:38pm
Aug 7, 2023
Jun 26, 2022 @ 11:30am
Jun 26, 2022
 Fire Restrictions Lifted
May 19, 2022 @ 7:36am
May 19, 2022
 Stage III Fire Restrictions
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Status:
on Apr 12, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is La Barba located?
      La Barba is located in Sandia Mountain East Side Trails, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Sandia Mountain East Side Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.14417, -106.37454.
      ▼ How hard is La Barba?
      La Barba is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for La Barba?
      La Barba has 89 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 186 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,161 ft to 7,289 ft.
      ▼ Is La Barba a point to point trail?
      La Barba is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is La Barba?
      La Barba is 4,997 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on La Barba?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on La Barba. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access La Barba? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to La Barba are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride La Barba?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride La Barba. The trail is 4,997 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is La Barba?
      La Barba is a moderately popular trail. There have been 99 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 105 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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