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4,547 ft
Distance
360 ft
Climb
-257 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
117 ft
Altitude change
8,017 ft
Altitude min
8,183 ft
Altitude start
8,301 ft
Altitude end
2.6%
Grade
-41.4%
Grade max
50.1%
Grade min
2,156 ft
Distance climb
1,837 ft
Distance down
558 ft
Distance flat

Rincon High Point Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Albuquerque
    , New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Hiking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #227 in Hiking [+]
    • #98024 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year-round
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Cibola National Forest

Tough trail that goes to the high point on Rincon Ridge. There are a couple of steep loose sections and the last section of trail to the high point is steep and loose then requires some easy rock scrambling to reach the summit.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rincon High Point located?
      Rincon High Point is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Albuquerque trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.24456, -106.47522.
      ▼ How hard is Rincon High Point?
      Rincon High Point is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rincon High Point?
      Rincon High Point has 360 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 257 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,017 ft to 8,300 ft.
      ▼ Is Rincon High Point a point to point trail?
      Rincon High Point is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rincon High Point?
      Rincon High Point is 4,547 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rincon High Point?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rincon High Point. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Rincon High Point?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Rincon High Point are:
      • August (3 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      • January (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Rincon High Point? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rincon High Point are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Rincon High Point?
      Rincon High Point is a very popular trail. There have been 30 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 35 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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