Lamy, New Mexico
Top Spots in and near Lamy
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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
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
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 -
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
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 -
Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico
Drive the Jemez Mountains Scenic Byway
Start your road trip at the Pueblo Visitor Center. You can stop at the Jemez State Monument to visit the old ruins of the Mission. Then head to the Jemez Falls. Continue the drive through beautiful red rock scenery to Los Alamos and Bandelier National Monument.Read more -
Jemez Springs, New Mexico
Dip into Spence Hot Springs
4.01.2 mi / 193 ft gainExit Interstate 550 and head North on Highway 4 heading towards Jemez Springs. The Spence Hot Springs Parking Lot and Trailhead is about 25 miles North off Highway 4. The trail starts on a decline into the canyon for about 800 feet before you cross the bridge over the scenic river. Continue follo...Read more