more stats
1,755 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-82 ft
Descent
00:08:59
Avg time
-34 ft
Altitude change
6,324 ft
Altitude min
6,407 ft
Altitude max
6,393 ft
Altitude start
6,358 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-42.9%
Grade max
12.2%
Grade min
804 ft
Distance climb
837 ft
Distance down
112 ft
Distance flat
00:08:59
Avg time

Science Man Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sandia Foothills - South
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #22740 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #131836 in Trail Running
    • #144225 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #160 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #964 in Trail Running
    • #1,378 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

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AI Generated Description

Science Man is a 1,755 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Albuquerque New Mexico. It has rock slabs. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 48 ft black diamond climb. It features rock face. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Rock slabs

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Science Man located?
      Science Man is located in Sandia Foothills - South, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Sandia Foothills - South trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.09462, -106.47498.
      ▼ How hard is Science Man?
      Science Man is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Science Man?
      Science Man has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 82 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,324 ft to 6,407 ft.
      ▼ Is Science Man a point to point trail?
      Science Man is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Science Man?
      Science Man is 1,755 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Science Man?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Science Man. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Science Man?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Science Man are:
      • February (3 activities)
      • March (2 activities)
      • April (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Science Man? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Science Man are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Science Man?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Science Man. The trail is 1,755 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Science Man?
      Science Man is a moderately popular trail. There have been 231 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 232 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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