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2.0 miles
Distance
-960 ft
Descent
00:16:47
Avg time
-961 ft
Altitude change
8,480 ft
Altitude min
9,441 ft
Altitude max
9,441 ft
Altitude start
8,481 ft
Altitude end
-9.3%
Grade
-39.1%
Grade max
2.4%
Grade min
157 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
453 ft
Distance flat
00:16:47
Avg time
Tree Spring Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSandia Mountain East Side Trails
Albuquerque, New Mexico -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Snow GroomingBackcountry
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingExtreme
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonYear-round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerCibola National Forest
Tree Spring is an extremely difficult trail. It's bordering between black and double black, and I couldn't totally decide, so it gets double. If others disagree, please edit it up
Fraught with a plethora of technically challenging rocky sections and some serious steeps, Tree Spring is not for the average rider, but instead a good choice for a seasoned veteran who wants a good challenge, both skill-wise and cardio-wise. Coming down is also quite the endeavor, as you will find yourself questioning your abilities multiple times. This is a trail on which to take caution, not just for the difficulty, but also because it is a popular hiking trail, and any day you go will usually yield multiple encounters. Remember your manners and enjoy!
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 14 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 123 rides
- Last: Oct 18, 2026
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(35.187260, -106.420890)
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Feb 2, 2025 , Albuquerque
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ajriding
Little junky, rocky, dry stream bed. I rode 10k to this and this tree spring not much of a trail unless you are dh rider looking for rock mess. Hikers access this on lower half and blow it out so another reason this is not good xc trail, but have at it on dh bike.
philliport
Super fun trail if you enjoy chunk, rocks and tech. Defiantly deserving of a black rating. I've only ridden it once as part of a downhill shuttle and clipped my Pedals a few times. Probably not for newer riders unless your ok with getting off you bike through the constant rock gardens. For anyone like myself that loves chunk and tech, it's a blast! Couple moments had me stopping or slowing down to pick the proper lines before going through certain sections. Amazing views come with it too, just watch your speed around the corners for hikers, especially on weekends.
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