If you’re a serious cyclist or a competitive runner, you
need to train on hills, and the foothills of the Sandias will have you feeling
the burn in no time! Even if you’re just a casual cruiser or a weekend jogger,
you’ll love our beautiful mountain trails. The combination of gentle slopes and
steep climbs provides challenges and thrills to enthusiasts of all ability
levels. The city is also criss-crossed with miles of beautiful, paved trails.
If you’re not a hard-core outdoorsman, don’t be intimidated by the mountains
and elevation because there are many beginner level trails in the foothills as
well. However, do remember that we are above 5,000 feet so drink lots of water
and give yourself time to adjust to the altitude if you’re visiting from sea
level.