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1.1 miles
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-155 ft
Descent
00:07:26
Avg time
-119 ft
Altitude change
6,129 ft
Altitude min
6,284 ft
Altitude max
6,268 ft
Altitude start
6,148 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-21.1%
Grade max
10.6%
Grade min
1,358 ft
Distance climb
3,097 ft
Distance down
1,135 ft
Distance flat
00:07:26
Avg time

Richards Ave Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nambe Badlands
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #19087 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #133569 in Trail Running
    • #335724 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #138 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #983 in Trail Running
    • #2,546 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

Richards Ave is a signed trail that provides another scenic connection between the Main West Loop and the North Loop. The trail is narrow but well travelled and rolls over a series of hills. It also makes use of an arroyo for a short section. A nice addition to the North Loop area.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 11 miles average
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  • 25 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 310 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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Richards Ave Trail Reports

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on Apr 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to richards-ave trailhead (35.932650, -105.969560)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Richards Ave located?
      Richards Ave is located in Nambe Badlands, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Nambe Badlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.93265, -105.96956.
      ▼ How hard is Richards Ave?
      Richards Ave is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Richards Ave?
      Richards Ave has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 155 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,129 ft to 6,284 ft.
      ▼ Is Richards Ave a point to point trail?
      Richards Ave is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Richards Ave?
      Richards Ave is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Richards Ave?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Richards Ave. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Richards Ave?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Richards Ave are:
      • October (18 activities)
      • May (17 activities)
      • March (15 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Richards Ave? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Richards Ave are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Richards Ave?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Richards Ave. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Richards Ave?
      Richards Ave is a very popular trail. There have been 858 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 951 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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