more stats
1,457 ft
Distance
80 ft
Climb
00:05:07
Avg time
80 ft
Altitude change
8,118 ft
Altitude min
8,199 ft
Altitude max
8,118 ft
Altitude start
8,199 ft
Altitude end
5.5%
Grade
2.3%
Grade max
32.7%
Grade min
1,457 ft
Distance climb
00:05:07
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Arroyo Hondo USFS
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • AKA
    Bill's Hill
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #43037 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #149772 in Trail Running
    • #150776 in Hiking
    • #34371 in Horseback
    • #14150 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #23344 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #321 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #1,174 in Trail Running
    • #1,461 in Hiking
    • #831 in Horseback
    • #166 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #139 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Santa Fe National Forest

Short connector trail between FR79 and West of FR79 trail. This is an old road that is quite steep going up towards FR79.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 35 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Pocket Protector... Trail Reports

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on May 3, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pocket Protector (Bill's Hill) located?
      Pocket Protector (Bill's Hill) is located in Arroyo Hondo USFS, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Arroyo Hondo USFS trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.61937, -105.86567.
      ▼ How hard is Pocket Protector (Bill's Hill)?
      Pocket Protector (Bill's Hill) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pocket Protector (Bill's Hill)?
      Pocket Protector (Bill's Hill) has 80 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 8,118 ft to 8,199 ft.
      ▼ Is Pocket Protector (Bill's Hill) a point to point trail?
      Pocket Protector (Bill's Hill) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pocket Protector (Bill's Hill)?
      Pocket Protector (Bill's Hill) is 1,457 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pocket Protector (Bill's Hill)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pocket Protector (Bill's Hill). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pocket Protector (Bill's Hill)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pocket Protector (Bill's Hill) are:
      • August (5 activities)
      • June (4 activities)
      • July (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Pocket Protector (Bill's Hill)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pocket Protector (Bill's Hill) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pocket Protector (Bill's Hill)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Pocket Protector (Bill's Hill). The trail is 1,457 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pocket Protector (Bill's Hill)?
      Pocket Protector (Bill's Hill) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 81 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 89 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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