Biking, Hiking & Outdoors

New Mexico hiking in the Bosque Valley in year-round sunshine by ACVBAlbuquerque's location in a high desert rift valley lends itself to tremendous outdoor recreation opportunities including hiking, biking, rock climbing, mountaineering, bouldering, geocaching and more. With the Sandia Mountains right in our backyard and an outstanding year-round climate, it's no wonder that Albuquerque is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and lovers of New Mexico wildlife.

New Mexico hiking

Whether you take a leisurely stroll or a strenuous uphill trek, hiking is one of the most enjoyable ways to experience the wonders of New Mexico's astounding scenery. On our New Mexico hiking trails you'll find breathtaking views and fascinating geological formations. You may also discover fossils, petroglyphs, petrified wood or ancient ruins. With abundant New Mexico wildlife in the area, chances are that you'll see roadrunners, deer, hawks or other woodland critters. There is no shortage of interesting hikes you can take in the Albuquerque metro area or by taking a quick trip into the nearby mountains and forests.

Albuquerque Bike Trails

Cycling on albuquerque bike trails
Challenging elevation changes plus dramatic scenic vistas with flats and hills make Albuquerque bike trails a haven for amateur and professional cyclists. Mountain bikers need to look no further than the Sandia foothills in northeastern Albuquerque, which offer miles of gravel and single-track trails leading to National Forest and Wilderness land overlooking the city. Albuquerque also has a vast network of paved bike trails throughout the city, including the gem of the network, the Bosque Trail. Traversing the city for approximately 15 miles along the Rio Grande, the Bosque Trail, a popular Albuquerque bike trail, winds through mature cottonwoods, wetlands and ample open space, where roadrunners, lizards and coyotes can often be spotted. Bike lanes on many of the city's streets and miles of open road on the outskirts are more reasons that Albuquerque bike trails have earned a solid reputation as an excellent destination for cyclists.

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Elena Gallegos Picnic Area, Albert G. Simms Park
Location: Eastside
7100 Tramway Boulevard, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
Phone: (505) 452-5200
Fax: (505) 873-6628
 Handicap Accessible: Full
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640 Acres. North on Tramway from I-40 to Simms Park Rd. Mountain area, hiking, biking, horseback riding, picnicking & sightseeing.
Ice Cave & Bandera Volcano
Location: Neighboring Communities: Other Communities
12,000 Ice Caves Rd
(25 mi SW of Grants, Hwy 53)
Grants, NM 87020
Phone: (505) 783-4303
Toll Free: (888) ICE-CAVE
Days Open: Mon-Sun
Hours of Operation: 8 am - 1 hour prior to Sunset
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For a real experience in contrast visit the Land of Fire & Ice.
Admission: Yes
Credit Cards: Accepted
WiFi/Internet: Wireless
Concessions: Yes
Miles To Airport: 90

Isleta Lakes & Recreation Area
Location: Neighboring Communities: South of Albuquerque
11000 Broadway SE
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Phone: (505) 244-8171
Fax: (505) 244-8246
Days Open: Daily
Hours of Operation: 6am-8pm
 Reservations: Yes  Handicap Accessible: Full
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Open daily. Fishing, RV sites, showers/laundry, covered pavilion, picnic tables/grills, walking paths, playground.
Admission: Yes
Credit Cards: Accepted
WiFi/Internet: Wireless
Motorcoach/RV Parking: Yes
Concessions: Yes
Miles To Airport: 7

Los Altos Park - Municipal Park
Location: Eastside
10140 1/2 Lomas Boulevard, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Phone: (505) 291-6239
Fax: (505) 291-6259
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TThe largest skate park in the southwest is here in Albuquerque. The park is designed for BMX bikes, skateboards and in-line skates. Please use a helmet.
New Mexico Jeep Tours
Location: Eastside
9950 Florence NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
Phone: (505) 252-0112
Fax: (505) 856-9988
Days Open: Open Daily
Hours of Operation: 7am-10pm
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Visit the heart of the Land of Enchantment.
Credit Cards: Accepted

See and feel the beauty of our State from a Jeep. Visit Spanish homesteads dating back to the 1700's or ruins of the Anasazi. Feel what it must have been like to live in such an open landscape, bordered only by ancient volcanoes. You are my guest and I promise to keep you safe and comfortable. If photography is your goal, I can cater to your subject, light and times. Take an adventure and see New Mexico as it should be seen. For more information visit www.NMjeeptours.com.

New Mexico Wilderness Alliance
Location: Midtown/University
142 Truman NE, Ste B-1
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Phone: (505) 843-8696
Fax: (505) 843-8697
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"Wild Guide" is a passport to the NM outdoors with hikes, projects & wilderness lore by local authors.
Sandia Lakes Recreation Area
Location: Neighboring Communities: North of Albuquerque
11143 Highway 85, NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114
Phone: (505) 897-3971
Fax: (505) 897-5119
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15 MTA. I-25 Exit 234, W, N 1 mi on NM 313. Fishing, hiking, bird watching, picnicking, playground, shelters, bait & tackle store.
Sandia Peak Mountain Biking
Location: Eastside
Crest Scenic Byway 536
Albuquerque, NM 87122
Phone: (505) 242-9052
Fax: (505) 242-6549
Hours of Operation: Weekends/Holidays
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Weekends & holidays, Memorial Day through Labor Day & Balloon Fiesta.
Admission: Yes
Credit Cards: Accepted
Concessions: Yes

Mountain bike trail system 15+ miles, full-service rental shop, bike/chairlift, scenic rides & cafe.

Santa Fe Mountain Adventures
Location: Neighboring Communities: Santa Fe & Taos
310 Read St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: (505) 988-4000
Toll Free: (800) 965-4010
Fax: (505) 988-4010
Days Open: Mon-Sat
Hours of Operation: 9-5 (Office Hours)
 Reservations: Yes  Handicap Accessible: Limited
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Santa Fe Mountain Adventures offers exceptional destination management and customized vacation experiences for groups, families and adults.
Credit Cards: Accepted

We lead journeys unique to northern New Mexico - blissful hiking to places such as Bandelier and Tent Rocks, challenging geocaching, thrilling whitewater rafting, alpine horseback riding, heart-thumping mountain biking, serene fly-fishing, scenic snowshoeing, and a variety of other outdoor and cultural opportunities. Ask about our custom team-building activities, arts experiences and evening events that all ensure your Santa Fe visit is the trip of a lifetime! Please contact us at 1-800-965-4010 or info@sfmadv.com.

Shooting Range Park
16001 Shooting Range Access Rd., NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
Phone: (505) 836-8785
Toll Free: (505)
Fax: (505)
Days Open: Wed-Sun
Hours of Operation: 9-5
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The Park is a safe location to learn the use of firearms for personal protection and hunting.

12 miles west of "Big I." Exit Paseo del Vulcan, right four miles; turn left onto Shooting Range Road.

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