Albuquerque Travel Forum

Hi Guys,

I'm visiting an old friend who teach at UNM, I was wondering if anyone had a great tip on a hike that's really close to Albuquerque. Any thoughts?

And if there's anything really great in the way of a hot springs very close by too, I'd love to hear that.

Thanks a million!

G

How far do you want to hike and when are you coming?
If you come during the summer, you can take the tram or drive up to the Sandias and there are plenty of forest service trails. http://www.sandiahiking.com/trailguide.html
If in the winter, Albuquerque has quite a few greenbelts that generally run along its washes, as well as Paseo del Bosque, which runs along the Rio Grande. However, they're usually shared-use (i.e. - share with bikes) and not particularly pretty.
The only hot springs in the area that I'm aware of is Jemez Springs, but that's very popular. There's also one in Las Vegas that I love to visit, but that's also pretty far away. There are others, but a lot of them are difficult to access because of the roads.

Hi..thanks for your thoughts. I'll be there in a couple of weeks, and will check into the Sandias. ;)

The Sandia Crest trail is convenient and lovely. You could take a short stroll or an aerobic all day hike. Expansive vistas at the top if the weather is good.

There are several hiking trails at the Petroglyphs monument, also convenient to buque.

There is also the possibility of taking the light rail to Santa Fe. You could walk around there all day and not be bored.

Chances are your weather wil be delightful.

> I'll be there in a couple of weeks, and will check into the Sandias.
Sorry, it'll almost certainly be snowed in until early April, at the earliest, unless you can find a lower elevation trail. You can start the La Luz Trail, which follows the tram up the mountain, but you won't be able to go all the way up.

I second the Pretoglyphs suggestion. They have several terrific hikes there and if you're going any time soon the weather will be perfect for it. It can get pretty hot out there by May, sometimes earlier, but March and April it should be great.

Wow...great advice. Thank you all! Very much appreciated.

One of my favorite trails is at the Elena Giegos Open Space. Hike the Dominga Baca trail for about an hour and you will come to a small creek. The scenery is great. It is on the eastern edge of the city limits, only abot 25 minutes from city center.

Correction to spelling:

One of my favorite trails is at the Elena Gallegos Open Space. Hike the Domingo Baca trail for about an hour and you will come to a small creek. The scenery is great. It is on the eastern edge of the city limits, only abot 25 minutes from city center.

Thanks Prom...appreciate the help. If you ever need any hiking advice about the glorious Santa Monica mountains in the LA area, please let me know...