Foothills
5.1 mi
Distance
269 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 50m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Foothills is a point-to-point trail in Cibola National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It is 5.1 miles long and gains 269 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Wilderness Act (designated Wilderness boundary), it is closed to bikes. It is in or next to Sandia Heights, New Mexico.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,986 ft |
| High point | 0.2 mi | 2,028 ft |
| End | 5.1 mi | 1,892 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
Bike access: Wilderness Act (designated Wilderness boundary), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Sandia Heights, NM · in or next to town
- County:
- Bernalillo County, NM
- Jurisdiction:
- Cibola National Forest · United States Forest Service
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