4.1 hr
Overview
The trailhead begins at the parking area. Singletrack trail with some sandy patches and short hike-a-bike sections due to very large rocks. There are 3 places to cross the river and continue along the other side. At these crossings the water is waist deep and you'll have to carry your bike overhead. The river crossings are easy in slow moving water. The river bottom is plainly visible. <br><br>Beware, this trail is mainly used by hikers and some portions by horseback riders. Across Sandia Creek Road is a small lake with a sandy beach. You can rest here and even go for a swim. There is a huge tree with a rope to swing from and launch into the water.
Trail Stats
13.9 km
355 m
178 m
100 m
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Photos
Pushing up a hill
Pushing up a hill
Sandy patch.
Sandy patch.
Headed back to parking lot...
Headed back to parking lot...
Sand patch
Sand patch
Sand patch.
Sand patch.
Singletrack at the peak.
Singletrack at the peak.
Closeup view from the peak of the trees along the river.
Closeup view from the peak of the trees along the river.
The trail to the peak.
The trail to the peak.
River crossing. More trail on the other side.
River crossing. More trail on the other side.
River crossing. Waist deep.
River crossing. Waist deep.
Trail to the river.
Trail to the river.
Tight section
Tight section
The river.
The river.
Part of the swimming hole.
Part of the swimming hole.
River and trail.
River and trail.