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Horse Bypass

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 3.0 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. NM
  3. …Central New Mexico
  4. …Albuquerque
  5. Sandia Park
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“Twisting turns and rough areas make this a fun trail. ”

John Geronimo
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2.0

Miles

3.2

KM

Point to Point

7,675' 2,339 m

High

7,102' 2,165 m

Low

34' 10 m

Up

607' 185 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Unknown

It's typically snowy from November through February. May be closed during the summer months due to fire danger, check with the ranger station for details.

Description

The Horse Bypass allows equestrians using the parking area to bypass the Sulphur Canyon Picnic ground in reaching both South Faulty Trail and Armijo Trail.

The trail is fairly eroded but is still a good trail to connect to others.

The trail is a key link in the Armijo Loop.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Cibola National Forest Office

Shared By:

John Geronimo
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  3.0 from 2 votes

#4

in Sandia Park

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Trail Rankings

#4

in Sandia Park

#434

in New Mexico

#29,326

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