more stats
1.0 mile
Distance
69 ft
Climb
-65 ft
Descent
00:07:30
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
5,982 ft
Altitude min
6,053 ft
Altitude max
5,996 ft
Altitude start
6,001 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-9.2%
Grade max
11.6%
Grade min
2,198 ft
Distance climb
2,421 ft
Distance down
728 ft
Distance flat
00:07:30
Avg time

Water Trough Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mariposa Fat Bike Trails
    Rio Rancho, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #122406 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #157498 in E-Biking
    • #385734 in Trail Running
    • #381403 in Hiking
    • #11531 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,018 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #532 in E-Biking
    • #2,665 in Trail Running
    • #2,706 in Hiking
    • #131 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Albuquerque Academy

Narrow sandy single track.

Tags
Faint trailSandy
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Dec 3, 2025
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Water Trough Trail Reports

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Jun 10, 2024 @ 11:49am
Jun 10, 2024
 My guess is the horses use this trail as it was somewhat bumpy.
Mar 18, 2024 @ 7:45am
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Mar 18, 2024 @ 7:42am
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Water Trough located?
      Water Trough is located in Mariposa Fat Bike Trails, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Mariposa Fat Bike Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.36795, -106.73809.
      ▼ How hard is Water Trough?
      Water Trough is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Water Trough?
      Water Trough has 69 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 65 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,982 ft to 6,053 ft.
      ▼ Is Water Trough a point to point trail?
      Water Trough is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Water Trough?
      Water Trough is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Water Trough?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Water Trough. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Water Trough? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Water Trough are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Water Trough?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Water Trough. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Water Trough?
      Water Trough is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 44 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 46 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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