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5,059 ft
Distance
253 ft
Climb
-68 ft
Descent
00:04:59
Avg time
185 ft
Altitude change
5,969 ft
Altitude min
6,221 ft
Altitude max
6,036 ft
Altitude start
6,220 ft
Altitude end
3.7%
Grade
-11.7%
Grade max
16.1%
Grade min
3,222 ft
Distance climb
1,706 ft
Distance down
131 ft
Distance flat
00:04:59
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Trail 285 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sandia Foothills - South
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #252866 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #88858 in Trail Running
    • #347227 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Trail 285 is a 5,059 ft less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Albuquerque New Mexico. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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Mar 28, 2026 @ 3:02pm (America/Denver)
Mar 28, 2026
 Nice gentle descent and climb along the perimeter. Really should be rated a Green trail.
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        Directions to trail-285 trailhead (35.082370, -106.481970)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Trail 285 located?
        Trail 285 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 35.08237, -106.48197.
        ▼ How hard is Trail 285?
        Trail 285 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 285?
        Trail 285 has 253 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 68 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,969 ft to 6,221 ft.
        ▼ Is Trail 285 a point to point trail?
        Trail 285 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Trail 285?
        Trail 285 is 5,059 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 285?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 285. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Trail 285? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 285 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 285?
        The estimated time to ride Trail 285 is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 5,059 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Trail 285?
        Trail 285 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 51 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 52 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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