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Albuquerque Mountain Bike Trail Conditions

Albuquerque puts desert and alpine riding side by side. The Sandia foothills and North trails ride year-round on decomposed granite, while the high Sandia Crest trails open as the snow recedes. Fast-draining soils mean the foothills are rideable through most of the year.

169 featured mountain bike trails elevation 5,725–10,617 ft

Is it muddy in Albuquerque right now?

Right now about 155 of 169 featured Albuquerque trails are riding well. Conditions change daily with rain and snowmelt, so the list below shows the live read for each trail, and the chart shows which day ahead is your best bet.

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Albuquerque conditions at a glancesnapshot · Oct 16

Live conditions map

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Riding right now

155 of 169 trails riding well

Hero dirt 13Tacky / good 36Dusty / loose 105Dry 1Soft — ride gently 14

Air quality

AQI 40 · Good

EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.

Next 10 days

Trails riding well each day · blue dot = rain

Trails are riding well today. Rain Tuesday (about 5 mm) is likely to soften things, so aim to ride before then.

Temperature this week

Lower trails5,217–7,507 ft

26°typical 46°–65°F75°

High country8,658–10,545 ft

16°typical 33°–54°F61°

10°30°50°70°

5-day forecast

Today65°

Sat65°

Sun69°

Mon72°

Tue72°

Daytime high across Albuquerque, rain marked. Real forecast, refreshed every morning (elevation detail above).

Trail soil & drainage

Loam 75%Mixed 19%Sandy 6%

Mostly loam, which drains at a moderate pace.

See the live map & forecastEvery featured trail · best bets today · 10-day outlook→

Best time of year to ride Albuquerque

Typical riding conditions by month, blending heat and trail conditions from 10 years of local climate data — so you can plan a trip for the right window.

The best time to ride Albuquerque is February through November, when daytime highs sit in the 48–88°F range and the dirt is typically dry. January and December rides cold. Planning a trip? Those are your safest bets — and for this week, the live forecast below shows exactly which days are riding well (right now 155 of 169 featured trails are good to go).

PrimeCold

Bar height = our ride-friendliness score for a typical year; colour = the main limiting factor; the number under each month is the average daytime high. Based on 2014–2023 climate normals (ERA5). This year's live conditions are below.

Trail networks in Albuquerque

Named riding areas in Albuquerque, each with its own live conditions and the trails inside it.

Gutierrez Canyon-Milne Open Space10/10 riding well

Best Albuquerque mountain bike trails to ride right now

Every featured singletrack trail, sorted by today's real conditions, best first. Refreshed every morning. Riding gravel instead? See gravel and dirt road conditions near Albuquerque.

Albuquerque mountain biking FAQ

What are the best mountain bike trails to ride near Albuquerque right now?

Today the trails riding best near Albuquerque are Acequia Trail, Armijo Trail and Canon Madera Route. The full list below is sorted by today's real conditions, best first, and refreshes every morning, so the top of the list is always your best bet right now. See live conditions →

When will the mountain bike trails in Albuquerque dry out?

It depends on recent rain and each trail's soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Albuquerque trails are expected to be riding well each day, with rain markers, so you can pick the right day instead of guessing. See the 10-day outlook →

Is it too muddy to ride in Albuquerque after rain?

Right now 14 of 169 featured Albuquerque trails are reading soft or too muddy to ride. Albuquerque is mostly loam soil, which drains at a moderate pace, so after a storm some trails firm up within a day while others stay greasy. Riding wet, soft dirt damages trails and leaves ruts, so check the live mud reading on each trail before you head out. Check the live mud reading →

How many mountain bike trails are in Albuquerque?

Albuquerque has 169 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions, with more searchable on the live map.

How high are the Albuquerque trails?

Albuquerque trails run from about 5,725–10,617 ft. Higher trails hold snow later into spring and dry out later than the lower ones, so conditions can vary a lot across the same area on the same day.

When is the best time to ride mountain bikes in Albuquerque?

The best time to ride Albuquerque is February through November, when daytime highs are in the 48–88°F range and the trails are typically dry. January and December rides cold. This is based on 10 years of local climate data; check the live conditions on this page for how the trails are actually riding today.

Local resources near Albuquerque

The people who build and protect these trails, plus where to get local beta. If you ride here, support your local trail org.

Plan your trip

VAVisit AlbuquerqueThe city's mountain-biking guide to the 28 Sandia Foothills trails.

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