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Author:
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_Becky
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Date:
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29 Dec 2007 11:22:04 AM
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Activity:
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Mountain Biking
ActivitySearchMountainBiking
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State:
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New Mexico (NM)
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Distance:
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5.98 mi
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Elevation:
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Total Gain: 531 ft
Total Loss: 531 ft
Net Change: 0 ft
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Difficulty:
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5 / 10
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Tags:
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New Mexico, Albuquerque, Cedar Crest
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Rating:
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Unrated
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South Foothills is tucked into the folds of the foothills between Albuquerque and the Sandia Mountains. Besides easy access from town, the trail boasts rolling hard-packed trail through cacti and piñon pine and some technical sections through embedded rocks. This route is a well-marked (and well-used) 6-mile stretch, but riders can extend it to 15 or 20 miles by exploring the maze of trails located between the main route. Or, join the North Foothills trails via a short ride through a neighborhood.
From Indian School Road, climb north on Trail 401, then turn right onto Trail 365, a higher, well-marked route that traverses a ridge into the foothills. Continuing on Trail 365, descend to a bridge around mile 0.9, and ride rolling singletrack to a scenic, switchback descent at mile 2.75. At mile 3.6, turn around on a saddle at the southern end of Trail 365 and backtrack north to a spur leading to Trail 401. Rip through winding singletrack that reveals more views of Albuquerque as you make your way back to Indian School Road.
-Mapped by Becky Johnston
TO TRAILHEAD: The ride begins at the parking lot at the end of Indian School Road NE.
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Albuquerque, NM: South Foothills
| Dist: 5.98 mi |
Points: 1048 |
Calories: none |
| Time: none |
Speed: 0.0 mph |
Pace: 0:00 / mi |
Albuquerque, NM: South Foothills
STH001
Location: 35.099270°, -106.480131°
The ride starts from the parking lot at the end of Indian School Road NE. Head north to begin the clockwise loop.
STH002
Location: 35.101410°, -106.480377°
Bear right at trail fork. The trail on the left leads to the Menaul Boulevard parking lot.
STH003
Location: 35.102997°, -106.480152°
Turn right and head east on Trail 365.
STH004
Location: 35.102854°, -106.479886°
Bear left at the Y-junction.
STH005
Location: 35.100407°, -106.475191°
Continue straight at 4-way to reconnect with the trail.
STH006
Location: 35.097418°, -106.472307°
Bear right at Y-junction.
STH007
Location: 35.094369°, -106.473511°
Cross the wide trail and reconnect with the singletrack heading west.
STH008
Location: 35.094125°, -106.474785°
Turn right at T-junction.
STH009
Location: 35.094211°, -106.474868°
Turn left onto singletrack.
STH010
Location: 35.092008°, -106.476381°
Bear left at trail fork.
STH011
Location: 35.087561°, -106.474585°
Turn right and ride south.
STH012
Location: 35.083664°, -106.477607°
Continue south on Trail 365 for a tk-mile out-and-back. On the return trip, turn left (west) on Trail 401.
STH013
Location: 35.078887°, -106.479740°
Continue straight. The trail to the west leads to the Copper Avenue trailhead and parking lot.
STH014
Location: 35.073601°, -106.481282°
Bear right at the Y-junction for a small loop. Next, backtrack to Waypoint 11 and turn left.
STH015
Location: 35.089249°, -106.479219°
Go straight at the 4-way intersection to stay on Trail 401.
Menaul Boulevard Parking Lot
Location: 35.105050°, -106.488558°
You can access the foothills trails from Menaul Boulevard parking lot.
Copper Avenue Parking Lot
Location: 35.079219°, -106.484508°
The Copper Avenue parking lot is an alternate start point. South Foothills Trail is accessible from trailhead parking area as well.
Trail 365
Location: 35.103005°, -106.480007°
Climb on Trail 365
Location: 35.100894°, -106.477481°
Trail 365 rewards cyclists with views of Albuquerque and a long, fast downhill.
Turnaround Point
Location: 35.072974°, -106.482284°
From the saddle at the south end of the trail system, you can take a technical trail to climb up and around the knob.
Trail to the Knob
Location: 35.072912°, -106.482445°
The trail up to the "knob" requires technical skill in order to ride the whole section.
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