Beginning from the parking area off Carlito Springs Road, this trail heads steadily uphill via…read moreCarlito Springs Loop Trail. The main highlight of this trail is the tranquil freshwater springs. There are also some lovely views, looking out across the nearby neighborhoods to the distant mountains. In spring, this area is a great place to see a variety of different wildflowers in bloom. The three springs are for visual pleasure only and are covered in algae. It gives a nice surreal feel to them and we got great pictures. It was still cool when we set off, took us 60 years olds 40 mins with stops to catch our breath. At the top you can continue on the 1.8 loop back to the car park. We retraced our steps coming down and it was not even 20 mins.

Unique and pretty hiking spot close to ABQ. The hike itself is pretty easy, so good for beginners…read more My husband carried our 3 month old twins while hiking, without any problems. We also passed a good number of families and pups. The spring itself has signs that say for viewing only- so be sure to stay clear of the springs. Although it'd be nice to dip our feet in I'm glad they are prioritizing the springs itself.

Since the Copper Trailhead doesn't have its own entry, this is a combo review. Copper is considered…read morerelatively easy. The caveat is that the final approach to the U-Mound gets more complex and I gave up. But there's a consolation prize: the term "U-Mound" is apparently also used to refer to the general rocks in the vicinity, which are approachable via the easy trails. Given the incomplete maps online and reviews of the difficult trails around Embudo, the TL;DR take is that you should look for the 401 trail if you're into scenery but not trying to re-enact some grim 2012-era Sundance movie. There are many elevation options. While I didn't see wildflowers in April, there was a great cacti assortment. Geography note: there are buses relatively close to Copper Trailhead but the ABQ Ride schedule is not generous. As of press time there were no post-sunset buses so I took Lyft.

First time at this little trailhead and it was definitely worth checking out…read more I've been trying to be more intentional about spending time at the open spaces and enjoying all of the great outdoor space the city has to offer. This area is family, friendly with a ride of different trails and pet friendly as well. Like other areas in the foothills do you have to watch out for cacti and other hazards. Still enjoying the views is worth getting out here. There's a good amount of parking and additional parking further out.

An easy stroll for a hike and tons of petroglyphs. The path is well kept and roped off to keep…read morefolk off the petroglyphs. Flat trail no climbing over rocks. Much better than the other two sights. Took about 40 minutes to walk the trail with some lollygagging and musings on interpretations. No other people on a weekday early morning. Parking at beginning of trail which is a car park by the houses.

Such a beautiful area for a chill hike. It is very mild and something you can do with the whole…read morefamily. These trails are dog, friendly, and a good spot in my opinion for a little puppy stroll. The views are fantastic, and there are a couple different areas with some great petroglyphs.

Had heard about this open space hiking spot. It is right behind the San Antonio Church on the road…read moreto Cedar Crest. It is a nice hike want I check out other trails.

My niece held her wedding weekend here. The picnic area included the table area and recreation…read morearea. On Saturday afternoon here wedding and Sunday morning brunch. Food was self catered by my niece. Aside from the picnic area was a paved and unpaved trail for hiking where there was plenty to see. There are plenty of parking spaces. An enjoyable area for an outdoor event.

Really cute area for hiking! There is ample parking and it's only a few dollars. The folks who work…read morein the office at the Picnic Area were very friendly and helpful when I had questions !

I love going out to the volcanos to hike. The views and atmosphere are amazing! The trails are…read morewell marked with good signage. There are primitive style bathrooms at the parking lot. There are also benches along the first part of the trail and a nice overlook area with a covered awning to shield the sun. A great outing every time!

This was a great hike with amazing views. The hike itself is pretty easy. Unless you are climbing…read morethe cones it is nice and easy. The paths are well marked and maintained.

Paid parking. Love the trail. Hard steep hike, tends to be overgrown. Recommend keeping all trails…read moreapp open, easy to get lost.

This one's a tough one... I had attempted this one once before and finally had success over the…read moreweekend. This hike has become plenty popular with COVID times. Overall, the trail is not anything too steep, just long at over 8 miles round trip and a 3500 elevation increase and the trail easy enough to find on the map via google maps or alltrails.com. It took us about 2 hours 35 minutes to reach the top of the trail where the plane crash is and about 2 hr 15 min on the way down. Seeing the plane crash site is worth it and humbling, although I probably won't take this one again for awhile. Others met La Luz at the top where the trail connects and loops back around toward Pino (about 16 miles). The views in the fall are just wow- the leaves changing, the sunlight, some water in the creek. Watch out for bears, snakes, and poison ivy, other than that you'll be fine! Bring plenty of water and start off early enough before it gets dark (the parking lot opens at 7!). Help me- my legs are still sore 2 days later from this lol 2020 #32

This is only a partial review as we only partially conquered this hike, but at a total length of .4…read moremiles, I'm pretty sure we saw just about everything before mistakenly taking a wrong turn. During the pandemic, we've been getting to know Mother Nature better than ever, whether we're exploring the beaches of the Rio Grande, the outdoor art gallery that is Petroglyph National Monument, or taking a quick ride to the Sandia Mountains. Sulphur Canyon Trail was our adventure last weekend and there's not a lot to report; like much of the trails in this neck of the woods it was beginner level, occasionally teetering on moderate, a gradual uphill, on a Saturday there were plenty of hikers and dogs but I'm told it's hardly traveled during the week. The trail was easy to follow and now I know that when we saw the sign for Cienega Trail we shouldn't have followed that arrow. Next time we won't. Plan on paying a $3 parking fee and grabbing lunch at a table in the Sulphur Springs picnic area.

What a beautiful trail, so green and shaded for a wonderful hike! 10/10 recommend, slightly…read morechallenging inclines with gravel and rocks.