Luz Trail (La)
If you are up to the challenge of a hike through four life zones, that climbs from 7,080 feet to 10,280 in just under mytravelguide.com
Petroglyph National Monument
Walk the flanks of four scoria cones and look for lizards in the lava rock. The Albuquerque Volcanoes also boast the West Side?s best views of both the city and the Sandia Mountains. Scenery: Cinder cones, city views, birds, ... trails.com
Rinconada Canyon - Petroglyph National Monument
Starting off from the trailhead you skirt along the right side of the canyon / mesa. Along the trail you'll notice many petroglyphs etched into the dark rocks from various people groups and cultures ranging from Native Am... localhikes.com
Piedra Lisa Canyon Trailhead
Although not very scenic, this is a good place to get some exercise or go biking. There is a maze of wide, well maintained trails that run through the desert scrub at the base of the Sandia foothills. If you want to bring... localhikes.com
Mesa Point Trail
The trail starts off at the base of the mesa. Once you begin the hike the trail climbs rapidly as you weave through boulders and switchbacks. From the beginning you can see petroglyphs dotted throughout the hike next to t... localhikes.com
Sandia Mountains
Albuquerque has city parks known as Open Space parks which are kept in the natural landscape and open for hiking and public use. A treasure of our city, it provides a great, relaxing place to hike (or just stroll) and e... igougo.com
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
If you fly into Albuquerque during the daytime, you'll see the thick ribbon of green cutting through the heart of the city. This is the bosque, Spanish for woods. Following the RÃÂo Grande, this is the largest continuous co... 10best.com
New Mexico Enchanted Hikes
Lace Up, Hike On, Go Off the Beaten Trail Scenic hikes range from easy to difficult and satisfy novice hikers and weathered trail-hounds alike. Outings are year-round and tailored to New Mexico and its weather. Our guides ... newmexico.org
The Volcanoes, Paradise Hills, New Mexico
This trail loops past three volcanoes on the west side of the city, known locally as the Albuquerque Volcanoes or the Three Sisters. The area offers excellent views of the city and the Sandia Mountains to the east, as well as... trails.com
Mcmahon Boulevard Trail
The McMahon Boulevard Trail begins in the northwestern corner of Albuquerque, on the edge of the vast mesa that borders the city. It stretches nearly four miles through residential and commercial developments from Universe... traillink.com
The Crossroads Of The Old Southwest: Albuquerque's Old Town...
Albuquerque's history dates back thousands of years, starting with the Anasazis, who lived in the area from 1100 to 1300 B.C. In 1540, Spanish conquistador Francisco Vasquez de Coronado journeyed north through Mexico in searc... trails.com
Up, Up, And Away: The Kodak Albuquerque International Balloon...
Strong winds and high altitude make Santa Fe a dangerous place for hot-air ballooning. Albuquerque, however, located 2,000 feet lower than Santa Fe, makes an ideal spot for balloonists. October, in fact, brings Albuquerque th... trails.com