This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
more stats
743 ft
Distance
-171 ft
Descent
00:03:13
Avg time
-171 ft
Altitude change
8,608 ft
Altitude min
8,779 ft
Altitude max
8,779 ft
Altitude start
8,608 ft
Altitude end
-22.975%
Grade
-48.858%
Grade max
-14.183%
Grade min
743 ft
Distance down
00:03:13
Avg time

War Games Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sandia Mountains - Upper East Side
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    May-November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Cibola National Forest

War Games is a very technical, very short trail that drops off the side of the Sandia Crest road just below the Capulin snow play area. It begins with a couple of small drops before splitting into multiple lines, each one featuring very technical sections of steep, rough rock faces and drops. The lines then reintersect just above NM165 where you will finish the trail off with a couple very fun jumps, berms and a final step down drop. Most people who shuttle the DH trails use this as the pick up point for another lap.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Very techincal, look before you leap.

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRock slabsShuttle access

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 19, 2022 @ 7:35am
May 19, 2022
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is War Games located?
      War Games is located in Sandia Mountains - Upper East Side, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Sandia Mountains - Upper East Side trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.21517, -106.4127.
      ▼ How hard is War Games?
      War Games is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 22.975%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for War Games?
      The trail has 171 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,608 ft to 8,779 ft.
      ▼ Is War Games a point to point trail?
      War Games is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is War Games?
      War Games is 743 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on War Games?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on War Games. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride War Games?
      War Games is best visited during: May-November.
      ▼ How do I access War Games? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to War Games are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride War Games?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride War Games. The trail is 743 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is War Games?
      War Games is a very popular trail. There have been 222 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 287 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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