Sidetrack
0.6 mi
Distance
125 ft
Elev. Gain
16m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Sidetrack is a point-to-point trail in Cibola National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It is 0.6 miles long and gains 125 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to bikes. The nearest town is Placitas, New Mexico, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,737 ft |
| End | 0.6 mi | 1,777 ft |
Trail Details
Bike access: USDA Forest Service, 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:
- Placitas, NM · in or next to town
- County:
- Sandoval County, NM
- Jurisdiction:
- Cibola National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Campgrounds near this trail
Albuquerque North / Bernalillo KOA
3.5 mi awayBernalillo, NM
Private Reservable
Coronado Campground
4.9 mi awayBernalillo, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
4th Street Perspectives RV Hideaway
10.8 mi awayAlbuquerque, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Leisure Mountain RV Park
15.4 mi awayAlbuquerque / Tijeras, NM
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