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Trail 230

 4.1 (8)
  1. Areas
  2. NM
  3. …Central New Mexico
  4. …Albuquerque
  5. Elena Gallegos - Foothills Trails
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1.1 Miles 1.7 Kilometers


Singletrack

132' 40 m

Ascent

-209' -64 m

Descent

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

6,680' 2,036 m

High

6,471' 1,972 m

Low

Shared By LeeAB Brinckerhoff

Conditions

All Clear 71 days ago
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“A nice ledgy climb followed by a rocky descent.”

— LeeAB Brinckerhoff
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Description

After a short bit of smooth singletrack you start to climb. The climb features several tight twists and turns between rocks and small ledges. Once through the climb, two quick sharp drops deposit you in an arroyo followed by two challenging sections getting back out.

You'll quickly arrive at the Wilderness access for the Domingo Baca Trail where you'll turn left and downhill. This downhill stretch is known locally by several names including "rock and roll" and "rocky DH." Either way, it's rough and will rattle anything loose free. Go slow and it will be no big deal, but it is pretty easy to let your speed get out of control for the few tight turns that come up surprisingly quickly. This trail ends when it joins up with 365, the Foothills Trail.

Contacts

Local Club: AMBA

Land Manager: City of Albuquerque Open Space

Nov 1, 2018: Food Gratitude

Nov 1, 2018: Far Off the Path Workshop

Oct 29, 2018: Yoga with a View

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Jul 21, 2017
Carlos Herrera
Jul 20, 2017
Andrew Nelson
Rode in loop to water tower/tram and back with 565 and other trails
Jul 19, 2017
Andrew Nelson
lots of rocks
Mar 21, 2017
James Cassady
tough climbs and technical​ rock sections. 5.2mi
Apr 5, 2013
HarrisonABQ Bucy

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Stewarded by AMBA
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Trail Ratings

  4.1 from 8 votes

#2

in Elena Gallegos - Foothills Trails

#5310

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  4.1 from 8 votes
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in Elena Gallegos - Footh…

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in New Mexico

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The dreaded rock-slide feature is better taken with balanced power than all-out mashing.
The dreaded rock-slide feature is better taken…
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This is the smaller feature before the rock slide on Trail 230. The easiest line is all the way to the right.
This is the smaller feature before the rock sli…
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Dangerous Wildlife!! Diamondback Rattlesnakes will sun themselves along the trail. Be cautious!!
Dangerous Wildlife!! Diamondback Rattlesnakes…
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Ride in the early morning for beautiful views and crisp, refreshing air.
Ride in the early morning for beautiful views a…
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Farthest part of the loop, it's all downhill from here!
Farthest part of the loop, it's all downhill fr…
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Lance riding ledges on the gradual climb
Lance riding ledges on the gradual climb
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I'd definitely give this an advanced rating. Rock gardens, steep little downhills, and a big step-up to a very short, very steep step up. This is a really fun trail to work and try to get clean and it's pretty dense with obstacles. May 1, 2013

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