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A long singletrack climb or descent through the ski area with several technical challenges.


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Map Key

7.4

Miles

11.9

KM

Singletrack

10,269' 3,130 m

High

8,676' 2,645 m

Low

1,881' 573 m

Up

288' 88 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Description

The lower bit of the trail is narrow, running through the grassy areas of the ski runs. As you climb you'll end up in the trees at the northern edge of the ski area where you'll be faced with many rock steps and roots. Higher up the trees change to aspens in spots and could be wonderful in the fall. Finally you come more out onto the ski runs again near the top. Once on top there are restrooms and a restaurant as well as spectacular views of Albuquerque from the crest.

Contacts

Local Club: AMBA

Land Manager: USFS - Cibola National Forest Office

Shared By:

LeeAB Brinckerhoff with improvements by Sarah Councell

Trail Ratings

  3.4 from 10 votes

#13

in Sandia Park

#20180

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  3.4 from 10 votes
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Trail Rankings

#13

in Sandia Park

#432

in New Mexico

#20,180

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A full value couple of hours of cool, grueling uphill, away from that valley heat. Dozens of these open flats provide a few moments of recovery between many more steep and loose hairpins.
Sep 5, 2020 near Sandia…, NM
Framed by trees rounding a switchback
May 31, 2013 near Sandia…, NM
Start of climb.
Jul 21, 2022 near Sandia…, NM
Golden Eagle (on ski trail Exhibition and chair lift #1 decommissioned).
Jul 21, 2022 near Sandia…, NM
Golden Eagle (on ski trail Exhibition and chair lift #1 decommissioned).
Jul 21, 2022 near Sandia…, NM
Ski Patrol Hut (Top of Golden Eagle).
Jul 21, 2022 near Sandia…, NM
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