more stats
2.2 miles
Distance
470 ft
Climb
-147 ft
Descent
00:49:59
Avg time
324 ft
Altitude change
7,102 ft
Altitude min
7,426 ft
Altitude max
7,102 ft
Altitude start
7,425 ft
Altitude end
2.8%
Grade
-22.1%
Grade max
36%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3,612 ft
Distance down
784 ft
Distance flat
00:49:59
Avg time

Shooting Marbles Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Cedro & Coyote
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #154366 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #113708 in E-Biking
    • #390434 in Trail Running
    • #384072 in Hiking
    • #14760 in Dirtbiking
    • #32567 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,208 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #375 in E-Biking
    • #2,679 in Trail Running
    • #2,715 in Hiking
    • #176 in Dirtbiking
    • #793 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    USFS - Sandia Ranger District

Fun techy trail that connects some other trails and roads to Pinion.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 21 miles avg distance
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Shooting Marbles Trail Reports

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Jun 26, 2022 @ 11:40am
Jun 26, 2022
Fire Restrictions Lifted. Get it before the motos do.
Jun 26, 2022 @ 11:38am
Jun 26, 2022
Fire Restrictions Lifted. Get it before the motos do.
May 19, 2022 @ 7:42am
May 19, 2022
Stage III Fire Restrictions
May 19, 2022 @ 7:39am
May 19, 2022
Stage III Fire Restrictions
Aug 13, 2021 @ 2:52pm
Aug 13, 2021
Forest service clearing has made this trail unrideable
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Status:
on Jun 26, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      Dublya Dublya
      This trail is no longer rideable & not even visible, esp. in the northern portions, as the Forest Service did a lot of clearing and covered the trail well.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shooting Marbles located?
      Shooting Marbles is located in Cedro & Coyote, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Cedro & Coyote trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.07661, -106.31438.
      ▼ How hard is Shooting Marbles?
      Shooting Marbles is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shooting Marbles?
      Shooting Marbles has 470 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 147 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,102 ft to 7,426 ft.
      ▼ Is Shooting Marbles a point to point trail?
      Shooting Marbles is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shooting Marbles?
      Shooting Marbles is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shooting Marbles?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shooting Marbles. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Shooting Marbles? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shooting Marbles are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shooting Marbles?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 50 minutes to ride Shooting Marbles. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shooting Marbles?
      Shooting Marbles is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 94 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 89 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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