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6.4 miles
Distance
247 ft
Climb
-442 ft
Descent
00:54:17
Avg time
-195 ft
Altitude change
6,305 ft
Altitude min
6,525 ft
Altitude max
6,525 ft
Altitude start
6,332 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-9.7%
Grade max
12.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:54:17
Avg time

Sun Farm Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    West Mesa
    Rio Rancho, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #169917 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #326737 in Trail Running
    • #336637 in Hiking
    • #19544 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year-round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Rio Rancho

Nice desert singletrack. Great surface with only a couple of loose spots. This one seems to flow and ride faster than a lot of the other trails out here. You could probably ride this one up no problem to make a loop with Autumn Roast. This is a moto trail so stay alert.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jun 10, 2023
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        Directions to sun-farm trailhead (35.387300, -106.842280)
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        Routes with this trail

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        Rio Rancho West Mesa Autumn Roast Sun Farm Bolt Action Loop
        14 miles • 744 ft • 59 •
        Rio Rancho West Mesa to to Loop
        4
        West Mesa: Sun Farm-Hair-trigger-Autumn Roast Loop
        12 miles • 662 ft • 27 •
        West Mesa Route to Create a Loop Route Made Up of Easy and Intermediate Segments
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Sun Farm located?
        Sun Farm is located in West Mesa, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the West Mesa trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.3873, -106.84228.
        ▼ How hard is Sun Farm?
        Sun Farm is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sun Farm?
        Sun Farm has 247 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 442 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,305 ft to 6,525 ft.
        ▼ Is Sun Farm a point to point trail?
        Sun Farm is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Sun Farm?
        Sun Farm is 6.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sun Farm?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Sun Farm. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sun Farm?
        Sun Farm is best visited during: Year-round.
        ▼ How do I access Sun Farm? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sun Farm are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Sun Farm?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 54 minutes to ride Sun Farm. The trail is 6.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Sun Farm?
        Sun Farm is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 26 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 26 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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