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1.0 mile
Distance
150 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
00:09:43
Avg time
129 ft
Altitude change
5,602 ft
Altitude min
5,751 ft
Altitude max
5,602 ft
Altitude start
5,732 ft
Altitude end
2.4%
Grade
-24.8%
Grade max
12.6%
Grade min
3,304 ft
Distance climb
354 ft
Distance down
1,683 ft
Distance flat
00:09:43
Avg time

Sandy Side Show Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mariposa Fat Bike Trails
    Rio Rancho, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #17302 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6521 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #121 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #60 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Sandy
  • Bike Type
    Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed

Very very sandy arroyo that winds upstream to Chupacabra Trail

Tags
Sandy
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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on Mar 15, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sandy Side Show located?
      Sandy Side Show 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 35.37632, -106.66773.
      ▼ How hard is Sandy Side Show?
      Sandy Side Show is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sandy Side Show?
      Sandy Side Show has 150 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,602 ft to 5,751 ft.
      ▼ Is Sandy Side Show a point to point trail?
      Yes, Sandy Side Show is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is sandy.
      ▼ How long is Sandy Side Show?
      Sandy Side Show is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is sandy.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sandy Side Show?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sandy Side Show. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Sandy Side Show? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sandy Side Show are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sandy Side Show?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Sandy Side Show. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sandy Side Show?
      Sandy Side Show is a very popular trail. There have been 328 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 334 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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