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3,619 ft
Distance
117 ft
Climb
-109 ft
Descent
00:06:22
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
7,094 ft
Altitude min
7,214 ft
Altitude max
7,161 ft
Altitude start
7,169 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-20.7%
Grade max
14.2%
Grade min
1,926 ft
Distance climb
1,693 ft
Distance down
00:06:22
Avg time

This Way Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sandia Mountain East Side Trails
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #24998 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #81388 in Trail Running
    • #70646 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A trail off of the main Armijo system that is just a cool extension to your ride. Nothing too difficult.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 50 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 244 rides
  • Last: Aug 9, 2026
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Mar 6, 2026 @ 12:29pm (Pacific/Midway)
Mar 6, 2026
 reporter Ride it now before the horses destroy it
May 14, 2025 @ 11:06am
May 14, 2025
 reporter Dry smooth hard pack
Jun 24, 2024 @ 8:07am
Jun 24, 2024
 reporter minor horse damage
Sep 28, 2023 @ 4:24pm
Sep 28, 2023
Sep 20, 2022 @ 7:36am
Sep 20, 2022
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on Mar 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        2022 Watermelon Beatdown
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        Frequently Asked Questions About This Way

        ▼ Where is This Way located?
        This Way is located in Sandia Mountain East Side Trails, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Sandia Mountain East Side Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.15449, -106.37077.
        ▼ How hard is This Way?
        This Way is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for This Way?
        This Way has 117 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 109 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,094 ft to 7,214 ft.
        ▼ Is This Way a point to point trail?
        This Way is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is This Way?
        This Way is 3,619 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on This Way?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on This Way. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride This Way?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride This Way are:
        • July (28 activities)
        • August (23 activities)
        • November (14 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access This Way? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to This Way are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride This Way?
        The estimated time to ride This Way is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 3,619 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is This Way?
        This Way is a very popular trail. There have been 721 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 803 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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