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.

Wow!! I walked Rinconada Canyon, early one morning…read more To see so many drawings in one place is mind blowing. I imagine the people who passed through here. What were they like? Their families? What were they thinking? The paths are very walkable - I think around 2 miles for this trail. The informational sign posts are welcome. Take your time... I walked around twice - and with different lighting / different angles, I some different things. Plenty of parking. Toilet at the entrance.

Visitor Center: Super friendly staff, pit toilets only, but with a water bottle filling station…read more Useful for information, but aside from an info booth and gift shop, pretty sparse. Rinconada Canyon: Small parking lot, but free. We got there pretty early on a weekday so there was no issue, not sure what it would be like on a weekend. Be prepared for a sandy hike, and keep an eye out for snakes! We were a little worried when the first two signs indicated petroglyphs that we could barely see, if at all, but as you get deeper into the canyon they become much more numerous and clearer to see. Round trip hike is flat and easy, aside from the sandiness, but there is zero shade so be prepared.

This was amazing, I had fun hiking the whole day! Me and my friends decided to hike this trail. Be…read moreaware that there is a restaurant on the top and a tram to get down. I took the tram instead of hiking down. The trail is around 7-8 miles, with steep switchback my friends call "Switchback Hell". I had a blast hiking on that trail. I will come again with more people.

Always a fun time. Very defined trail. Great views although they can get a bit repetitive after a…read morepoint. Personally never felt this trail to be hard. Lots of rock slides, but if you have decent balance you should be good. Parking is free with the national park pass, otherwise it's paid parking- couple bucks. If you are going to take the tram down after hiking up, know that dogs aren't allowed on the tram. And the tram ends at a different point/ so either park a car at each end or be prepared to hike 2.5-3 miles back from there to La Luz trailhead (which can be brutal in summer)

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.

This was my first weekend ever mountain biking, and this was my first experience ever at Embudo…read moreCanyon Trailhead. They had two parking lots, one in the upper area, and a parking lot right next to the trailhead. Sports Systems had a tent in the upper lot and they were demo'ing the e-bikes for that morning. We passed on that with excitement to hit the trail. We applied our sunscreen and geared up for a ride. The weather was perfect! We were a group of 4, and we hit the trail. We were 15-20 minutes into our initial climb and I realized I wasn't ready for such intensity. I've been a road bike rider for many years, but mountain biking is a whole different animal. Once we were in the trail a ways, it became a bit easier to navigate. However, the ride back to the parking lot was uphill almost the whole way. We rode about a total of 3.5 miles. I enjoyed seeing the walkers with dogs, the joggers, and other extreme fit mountain bike riders. The views were spectacular of the mountains and also looking over the city. In my opinion, I would say this was not for novice mountain bike riders. I was a bit out of my league here. Unfortunately, I even took a fall at the very end with the parking lot in view. All is good thankfully.

I took my wife and our dog for a walk along the Paseo del Bosque Trail, and it was exactly the…read morereset we needed. We went in late November, when the cottonwoods are still glowing gold, and the whole riverside felt like it was an autumn paradise. The trail is flat and easy, with long stretches that let you really settle into the scenery-Rio Grande on one side, trees and little side ponds on the other. Our dog loved it. There's plenty of room to keep a dog on leash without feeling crowded, and enough side paths and textures (sand, dirt, leaves) to keep him interested. We saw ducks and geese cruising on the water, along with a woodpecker working a cottonwood trunk. It also turned into a really sweet date. There are quiet spots to stop, sit by the water, and just watch the birds and the current go by. It never felt unsafe or overly busy, just a steady trickle of walkers, cyclists, and other people out enjoying the trail. If you're visiting Albuquerque-or you just moved here and want to fall in love with the area a little bit-Paseo del Bosque is an easy yes.

I pulled into the Alameda Open Space parking area. I pulled my bike out, got geared up, started my…read moreapps and began the ride. I rode about 11 miles out, then I turned around and came back. The trail had a dotted center line and a reminder of the courtesies to use while on the trail. The path I took was not shaded. I would say about a 1/4 of the path had rough bumps, and many of them were painted to highlight them. It was a decent path, but I didn't feel like there was much in the way of sight seeing.

We were in Albuquerque during the week of Balloon Fiesta. There were people everywhere! It was nice…read moreto come here where there were people, but there were no crowds and it was nice and peaceful. The building is nice and the people working there were friendly and helpful. I don't know if they are staff or volunteers - or a mix of both - it they were knowledgeable and seemed to be able to answer questions people had. We went on a path and walked around for quite a while. At one point, we were able to see part of the Rio Grande. It was low and not moving fast. It was a nice area to visit!

What a great little spot. The trails were well maintained and clean. The visitors center had a lot…read moreto explore and see. Perfect spot for kids to see a lot in a small area. Their observation pond offers many comfortable viewing options indoors and outdoors. Bathrooms are clean. $5 to park or you can park in the neighborhood which is about .15 miles from the state park's parking

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.

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.

Short hike. Narrow path. Little else to do. Parking for 12 ish. Very dusty inside. Would not be fun…read moreif crowded. A neat little experience. Probably for kids 5 & up. Move slow & most of all: BRING YOUR FLASHLIGHT! Your phone light will die, but you'll want a proper torch. You will get extremely dusty if you go over the little wall inside! Bring an extra change of clothes. There's no amenities anywhere nearby. Bring your own water & come with a full belly.

Rough road, tight turns but was worth it to get there ! Love…read morethe off road adventures!

Beautiful park just minutes from city. You can go up the tram to the top or hike up at many…read moretrailheads. Ample parking all over the routes too. Beautiful hiking

Hiked the LA Luz trail. Cost to park $5 (cash or card…read moreaccepted) Only 1 outhouse available - use restroom before driving in to the trail head. Moderate trail. Hiking shoes or boots recommended. I saw other hikers that didn't appear to be dressed appropriately. Bring sunscreen and water.

This is a nice place to go hiking and kayaking/canoeing. There are several campgrounds in the area…read morebut most of them are closed due to Covid. The hiking and water activities is worth the trip!

A beautiful lake and campground. Quiet. Turquoise blue waters. Able to see deer and eagles on your…read moredrive up here. Just wish that the lake levels haven't been so low the past few years to the point where it was impossible to use the boat ramp. Also, having water close to Albuquerque is a necessity and makes the 6 hour roundtrip day trip worth it