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3,241 ft
Distance
77 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:08:47
Avg time
62 ft
Altitude change
5,762 ft
Altitude min
5,834 ft
Altitude max
5,766 ft
Altitude start
5,827 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-9.8%
Grade max
8.4%
Grade min
2,172 ft
Distance climb
600 ft
Distance down
469 ft
Distance flat
00:08:47
Avg time

Wolf Tail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mariposa Fat Bike Trails
    Rio Rancho, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #27650 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #319275 in Trail Running
    • #414301 in Hiking
    • #17714 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #206 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #2,292 in Trail Running
    • #2,799 in Hiking
    • #214 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Narrow singletrack. Can be sandy at times.

Tags
Sandy
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 72 rides
  • Last: Aug 13, 2026
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Wolf Tail Trail Reports

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Jul 27, 2026 @ 9:42am (America/Ciudad_Juarez)
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Sep 13, 2025 @ 8:47am (America/Ciudad_Juarez)
Sep 13, 2025
Jun 24, 2025 @ 8:21am
Jun 24, 2025
 In good shape. The new home owners near this trail need to clean up the trash that is blowing into this area.
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on Jul 27, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wolf Tail located?
      Wolf Tail 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 35.36477, -106.67503.
      ▼ How hard is Wolf Tail?
      Wolf Tail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wolf Tail?
      Wolf Tail has 77 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,762 ft to 5,834 ft.
      ▼ Is Wolf Tail a point to point trail?
      Wolf Tail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Wolf Tail?
      Wolf Tail is 3,241 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wolf Tail?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Wolf Tail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Wolf Tail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wolf Tail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Wolf Tail?
      The estimated time to ride Wolf Tail is approximately 9 minutes. The trail is 3,241 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Wolf Tail?
      Wolf Tail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 99 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 99 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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