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3,041 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-118 ft
Descent
00:06:30
Avg time
-102 ft
Altitude change
5,605 ft
Altitude min
5,708 ft
Altitude max
5,708 ft
Altitude start
5,607 ft
Altitude end
-3.4%
Grade
-19.8%
Grade max
9.2%
Grade min
525 ft
Distance climb
1,946 ft
Distance down
505 ft
Distance flat
00:06:30
Avg time

Sand Dune Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mariposa Fat Bike Trails
    Rio Rancho, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #15763 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Usually very sandy narrow climb up to Schitz Creek Loop. Fat bike with 4.5 wide tires recommended to avoid damaging the very thin trail crust that has built up over many years. Dune sand

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 56 rides
  • Last: Sep 10, 2026
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on Aug 23, 2025
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Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sand Dune located?
      Sand Dune is located in Mariposa Fat Bike Trails, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Mariposa Fat Bike Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.3738, -106.66466.
      ▼ How hard is Sand Dune?
      Sand Dune is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sand Dune?
      Sand Dune has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 118 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,605 ft to 5,708 ft.
      ▼ Is Sand Dune a point to point trail?
      Yes, Sand Dune is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sand Dune?
      Sand Dune is 3,041 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sand Dune?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sand Dune. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Sand Dune? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sand Dune are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sand Dune?
      The estimated time to ride Sand Dune is approximately 7 minutes. The trail is 3,041 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Sand Dune?
      Sand Dune is a very popular trail. There have been 248 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 256 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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