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.

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.

This is a great place to do to, especially if you've got a young family. The trails can be…read morechallenging, but if you've got little kids that tire quickly, you can go for shorter walks, they'll have a blast without going way out of the way. There's public bathrooms, which can be handy. (Remember they're public bathrooms as a camping facility, so it's pretty barebones stuff, as in no running water. But hey, they're there when you need them.) Lots of picnic tables. Lots of parking. And easy to get to. Because of that this place gets a lot of traffic. Get there early.

Had never heard about this place but am so glad my last baby got to go on a fieldtrip here! Our…read moreguide Hannah was super knowledgeable and so punny! She really kept the kids, and adult, engaged. While this place is generally only open to schools they are open to the community sometimes, just check out their Facebook page to find out when. I highly recommend checking it out if you get the chance, you completely forget you are even in New Mexico! Such a beautiful forest and so much to learn.

On a school field trip with my 5th grader. This was pretty awesome. Not like any original field…read moretrip. We actually hiked. Up and down the mountain. They had a trail ready for learning. It was a very nice experience.

Last weekend was the second year I attended a Ladies Retreat with my church friends. The people…read moremanaging the resort are the most accommodating and welcoming folks. The food was delicious. But the hamburger was Amazing!!!! I've never tasted such terrific beef. I'm taking my husband back here even if it's only for lunch. Thank you Kind Manzano Management and Staff.

We attended their Holiday gathering on New Mexican buffet night and had a great time. The staff is…read morebeyond friendly & helpful, the food was amazing, and the overall ambiance was spectacular. They even got THE Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus to attend. Highly recommend everything about the place.

Pete did such a phenomenal job. He kept us smiling the whole…read moretime and was very knowledgeable.

My kids and I had a wonderful experience. We did the race course and choosing our first river…read morerafting adventure down the Rio Grande was the perfect decision. In summer, the waters are low, so not much speed and more rock to avoid, but the guides are amazing and know the waters well. There were plenty breaks in between mini thrills, which made it perfect for beginners. Dan offered patience, humor, and history as we rafted and as long as we worked together and followed his directions, we were good. The opportunity to get out of the raft to swim and rock jump, was a nice treat. River adventures were organized, which made the experience easy and fun! A great water activity for families with all ages.

We had such an amazing time rafting with Kokopelli. Our guide, Judah, was incredibly knowledgeable…read moreabout the area and how to move through all of the rapids. This was my first time rafting and I definitely want to go again. This company is very professional and I'd choose them over a lot of the others in the area. If you want a safe adventure, choose kokopelli!

Brooklyn was the best guide ever it was really fun and I can not wait to go rafting again soon and…read morei recommend it to every one its fun for the family