Fabulous Foothills Frolic
The Fabulous Foothills Frolic begins and ends at the Walgreen's parking lot at Indian School and Tramway. The route travels north following the "five fingers", which are short, steep roads east up into the Sandia's foothills, and onto the La Luz Picnic Ground and back. The "Five Fingers" are great training for climbing since they are so steep, and they have great sweeping views to the west.
Thanks to Tom Sullivan for developing this ride.
Distance: 37 miles, 4030 ft. elevation gain.
Getting There: Begin and end at the Walgreen's parking lot at Indian School and Tramway.
Fabulous Foothills Frolic Loop Cuesheet // 37 miles, 4,030' Elevation Gain
Mileage Turn
Description 0
Left
Exit from North end of parking lot. 0.12
Left
You are now on Tramway bike path. 1.64
Left
Encantado Rd. 1.91
Right
Jewel Pl. 1.96
Right
Monte Alto Pl. Supper Rock Park on your left. 2.01
Left
Monte Largo 2.17
Left
Skyline Rd. 2.25
Right
Lawrence Dr.
2.38
Left
Arcadia Rd.
2.79
Left
Camino de la Sierra. Begin climb
3.32
Straight
Street name changes to Hilldale Rd.
3.39
Left
La Jolla Dr.
3.54
Right
Supper Rock Dr.
3.95
Left
Copper Ave. Begin down hill.
3.98
Right
Turner Rd. First opportunity to turn. Cross bridge.
4.58
Right
Lomas Blvd. Take bike path then onto street.
5.21
Straight
Street name changes to Camino de la Sierra.
5.43
Right
Indian School Rd. Follow to dirt parking lot at trailhead.
5.88
Straight
Dismount and walk bike across open space dirt to Haines Ave.
6.21
Right
Camino de la Sierra
6.23
Left
Rebonito Rd. Only way to turn.
6.59
Right
Monte Largo Dr.
6.97
Left
Menaul Blvd.
7.22
Right
Punta de Vista. First street after park.
7.29
Right
Madre Dr. Begin climbing.
7.43
Right
Tierra Montanosa Dr.
7.53
Left
Camino de la Sierra
8.00
Straight
Candelaria Rd.
8.50
Straight
Commanche Rd.
8.82
Right
Sunset Canyon Dr. You are now in Gleenwood Hills subdivision.
8.92
Right
Hidden Valley Rd.
9.16
Left
Deer Trail Pl. (20-25% grade) Take to top 9.89 mi. and double back to Sunset Canyon Dr.
9.83
Right
Sunset Canyon Dr.
10.40
Right
Skyline Ct. Climb to top 10.50 mi. and double back.
10.60
Right
Sunset Canyon Dr.
10.95
Left
Sunset Canyon Dr.
11.03
Left
Cedarbrook Ave.
11.15
Right
Paso del Puma. Climb to top 11.28 mi. and double back. Frank Lloyd Wright designed home, stone facade with green trim.
11.41
Right
Cedarbrook Ave.
11.68
Right
Glenwood Hills Dr.
11.84
Right
Trailhead Rd. Climb to parking lot 12.07 mi. and double back.
12.31
Right
Glenwood Hills Dr. Street name changes to Manitoba Dr. Follow BIKE ROUTE down to Tramway Blvd.
12.66
Left
Calle de Luna. Only way to turn.
12.76
Right
Manitoba Dr.
13.07
Right
Larchmont Dr.
13.12
Left
Manitoba Dr.
13.26
Right
Tramway Blvd. Take bike path.
13.75
Right
Spain Rd. You are now in High Desert subdivision.
14.07
Left
Cortaderia Straight
14.42
Left
Academy Rd.
14.67
Right
Tramway Blvd. Take bike path.
14.98
Right
Simms Park Rd. Climb to Elena Gallegos Picnic Area. Circle through park. Rest room available 16.82 mi.
17.65
Right
Eagle Ridge Ln. First street on way down from park. You are entering South Sandia Heights subdivision
17.81
Left
STOP sign. Eagle Ridge Rd. Street name changes to Marigold Dr.
18.43
Right
San Rafael Ave.
18.74
Left
Bobcat Blvd.
19.19
Right
Tramway Ln.
19.84
Right
Bighorn Ridge Dr.
20.44
Right
Bighorn Ridge Dr. Begin down hill.
20.87
Right
Juniper Hill Rd.
21.47
Right
Tramway Rd. Climb to restaurant rest stop.
21.97
Left
Go behind restaurant to rest stop. Go under Tram and begin down hill.
23.11
Right
STOP sign. Tramway Blvd.
24.08
Right
Forest Hwy 333. Climb to La Luz Trailhead 26.49 mi. and double back.
28.87
Left
Tramway Blvd.
29.80
Straight
STOP Sign. Stay on Tramway Blvd.
35.44
Straight
Cross Menaul Blvd.
35.87
Left &
RightTraffic Light at Rover Ave. Take Bike Path.
36.39
Left
Skyview Center back to Walgreens.
36.50
Right
FINISH
Fabulous Foothills Frolic Elevation Profile