Glorieta, New Mexico
Top Spots in and near Glorieta
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Santa Fe, New Mexico
Mountain Bike Pacheco Canyon
8.1 mi / 2194 ft gainPacheco Canyon Road / Forest Service Road #102 leads from the foothills of the Sangre de Cristos deep into the mountains, beginning with breathtaking views across to Valles Caldera (particularly at sunset) and ending deep in the mountains near Big Tesuque Campground after more than 2100' of eleva...Read more -
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Climb in Diablo Canyon
Diablo Canyon has grown in popularity over the last decade, particularly due to its frequent appearance in television and films. It has hundreds of sport and trad climbs of varying difficulty on basalt cliffs that reach over 300 feet high, with approaches varying from 5 to 30 minutes.Grades range...Read more -
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Hike to Alcove House
4.62.2 mi / 140 ft gainStart your hike from the Visitor's Center and head out on the Main Loop Trail to begin. You can hike the loop in either direction, either first crossing the river across from the Visitor's Center or heading out from directly behind the Center. If you start from across the river, you'll begin with...Read more -
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Hike the Main Loop Trail at Bandelier National Monument
5.01.2 mi / 150 ft gainBandelier National Monument encompasses over 33,000 acres of public land, including Frijoles Canyon, the home of the Ancestral Puebloans that once lived in the area. The park has miles of trails to explore the rugged countryside, but the main attractions are the cliff dwellings you'll find on the...Read more -
Chamisal, New Mexico
Hike to the Trampas Lakes in Carson National Forest
4.911 mi / 2400 ft gainThis hike is worth its weight in gold. By far one of the most beautiful places in all of New Mexico. Located in the Carson National Forest, the options for camping are limitless. Did I mention this is ranked one of New Mexico's best hikes yet it rarely gets done. The potential for solitude is ver...Read more -
Jemez Springs, New Mexico
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument (CLOSED)
4.83 miKasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is temporarily closed. Visit the BLM website for more updates. Hiking at Tent Rocks is a must-do for anyone in the northern New Mexico area. It's an accessible trail that gives you incredible rewards with little effort. The cone-shaped "tent rocks" are...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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Jemez Springs, New Mexico
Climb Las Conchas
5.05 mi75 minutes north of Albuquerque, Las Conchas is a trailhead that sits right off the highway with two accessible, although small, parking lots. Right out of the gate the wide and well worn trail drops down to follow the river north through a wide mountain valley lined with large stands of trees, ...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 -
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
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 -
La Senda de Medio Trailhead, New Mexico
Hike La Senda de Medio Trail
5 miIf you find yourself in Taos for the weekend, the La Senda del Medio trail is a perfect hike to add to your adventure. About 20 minutes south of town and located in Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, this trail follows the Rio Grande for 2.5 miles and connects 5 different campgrounds. The tr...Read more