Albuquerque, New Mexico
Top Spots in and near Albuquerque
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Petroglyph National Monument, New Mexico
Petroglyphs National Monument, Albuquerque, New Mexico
4.02 mi / 10 ft gainPetroglyph National Park - Amazing Rock Art - Petroglyph National Monument has one of the biggest, and easiest to find group of petroglyphs in the United States. There are over 20,000 carvings in this monument. It is on the western side of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is easy to reach. The vast m...Read more -
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Photograph the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
5.0This is one of the most photographed festivals in the world. Professionals and amateurs gather here each year to take millions of photos, and your goal (albeit a difficult one) is to capture a unique perspective at this event. Something that conveys the particular emotion of what the balloon fest...Read more -
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Hike Embudito Canyon
4.04.2 mi / 1204 ft gainThis is a hiking area in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains. This route is a 3.9 mile heavily trafficked loop up Oso Ridge and down Embudito Canyon. There is plenty of room to park at the Embudito Trail Trail head, on the eastern side of Albuquerque. From the parking lot, take the center trai...Read more -
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Michael M. Emery and Trail 305 Loop
5.03.17 mi / 335 ft gainThe Michael M. Emery and Trail 305 Loop in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a moderately challenging hiking trail. It spans approximately 3.17 miles and is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. The trail is well-marked and offers a variety of terrain, including dirt paths, rocky sectio...Read more -
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Sandia Peak
4.5/ 10378 ft gainStart at the Sandia Mountain base terminal where you can purchase your tickets to ride the tram (Tip: If you make reservations at the peaks restaurant, High Finance, you can get a discount on your ticket). Enjoy the 15 minute ride to the peak while taking in beautiful city views of Albuquerque as...Read more -
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Summit South Sandia Peak
10.78 mi / 3595 ft gain*This is a loop hike so you can go either direction. I like going counterclockwise to hike the steepest part up instead of down at the end of a long hike.* You'll start out on the Three Gun Trail for about half a mile until you reach a spur to take Hawk Watch Trail. After traveling briefly on thi...Read more -
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Hawk Watch Trail
4.61 mi / 2267 ft gainThe trail starts out at the Three Guns Trailhead and has great signage as you drive to it. You'll start the hike on the Three Guns Trail for about 0.5 mile before you'll officially cross into Cibola National Forest. Once you enter there will almost immediately be a spur to the Hawk Watch Trail to...Read more -
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Hike La Luz Trail
5.07.2 mi / 3378 ft gainLeaving from the foothills above Albuquerque this trail leads you from the desert up to the peaks of the Sandia Mountains. You'll climb from the city at 7000 ft above sea level all the way up to 10,378 ft in altitude along a trail the changes from high desert to deep pine forest. The views alon...Read more -
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Hike the Piedra Lisa Trail
5.04.2 mi / 1000 ft gainUp near the iconic La Luz Trailhead is a smaller and somewhat hidden trail a little farther up the road, Piedra Lisa Trail. This short two mile climb to the ridge that divides the view of Albuquerque and Placitas tops out at a rocky outcrop that provides simply stellar views of the city and to t...Read more -
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Summit Point 8300
6.5 mi / 1300 ft gainPoint 8300, also nicknamed Mayan Temple by the locals, is the highest point in the Rincon Ridge. In order to reach the summit you start by following the South Piedra Lisa Trail for about 2.25 miles to the ridge. Once you reach the ridge the Piedra Lisa goes off to the right, but there is an unmar...Read more -
Sandia Park, New Mexico
Hike the 10K Loop
5.2 mi / 700 ft gain10K trailhead springs from it a whole handful of beautiful trails. With access to a rocky path that leads off into raw wilderness, a clean and smooth walking, hiking, and mountain biking trail covered by tall pine canopy, or a wide cut service road ideal for easy strolls, you have plenty of opti...Read more -
Tijeras, New Mexico
Hike the Upper Faulty Loop
5.4 mi / 1040 ft gainLoop: South Crest Trail > Lower Faulty Trail > Upper Faulty Trail > South Crest Trail The trail starts at the Canyon Estates Trailhead along the South Crest Trail. You'll follow this trail for 0.8 miles before you reach the junction for the Lower Faulty Trail. This is the steepest part o...Read more -
Tijeras, New Mexico
Sandia Crest Trail
26.24 mi / 5528 ft gainThis point-to-point hike took me about 11.5 hours to complete, however I consider myself to be in decent hiking shape and was moving at about 2.5 miles per hour for the majority of the hike. I would give yourself ample time if you want to complete this in 1 day or you can back country primitive c...Read more -
Cedar Crest, New Mexico
Tree Spring Trail
5.04.11 mi / 984 ft gainTree Spring Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Sandia Park, New Mexico.Read more -
Cedar Crest, New Mexico
Sulphur Canyon #281 and Cienega Horse Bypass #266 Loop
4.02.25 mi / 469 ft gainSulphur Canyon #281 and Cienega Horse Bypass #266 Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Cedar Crest, New Mexico.Read more -
Sandia Park, New Mexico
Golden Open Space Mesa Trail Loop
5.02.07 mi / 131 ft gainGolden Open Space Mesa Trail Loop is a dog and family-friendly loop trail located near Sandia Park, New Mexico. The trail is open year-round and offers expansive views of the valleys and mountains alongside Juniper and Pinyon trees. These trails are used by mountain bikers as well, so please keep...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Albuquerque
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque KOA Journey
Located directly off I-40, the Albuquerque KOA combines easy freeway access and a major metropolitan area. Mountain views make KOA ideal ...
Cedar Crest, New Mexico
Nine Mile Picnic Site
Overview
**Nine Mile Picnic Site is currently closed for improvements**If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing, cool spot with a slight ...
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Capulin Spring Picnic Site
Overview
Capulin Spring is a well-loved recreation spot. It accommodates fifty people. This picnic site is surrounded by heavily wooded l...
Bernalillo, New Mexico
Albuquerque North / Bernalillo KOA Journey
The campground features a shaded pool (a rarity in the desert) just steps from your Kamping Kabin, tent site or RV pull thru. Its a terri...
Oso Corredor Trail
Doc Long Picnic Sites A And B
Overview
Doc Long Picnic Sites is named for Dr. William Henry Long. He was one of three forest pathologists in the USA who conducted pion...
Cedar Crest, New Mexico
Cienega Picnic Site
Overview
Beautiful, shady, cool and green are just a few words that recreationists have used to describe the Cienega Group Picnic site. I...