Explore the best rated trails in Albuquerque, NM. Whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Arroyo Vista Trail and Atrisco Trail. With more than 77 trails covering 194 miles you’re bound to find a perfect trail for you. Click on any trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.
A nice neighborhood trail located in the Tres Placitas subdivision in northern Albuquerque, the Tres Placitas Trail runs along the east side of the Black Arroyo flood channel, passing behind quiet...
The Mariposa Recreational Trail provides over a mile of paved asphalt trail that runs through the rolling hills in the rapidly-developing Mariposa subdivision, located in the far northwestern reaches...
Stretching for three miles from the University of New Mexico golf course to the very southeastern fringes of development in Albuquerque, the University Boulevard Trail provides a wide, paved pathway...
The Paseo de la Mesa Trail offers a unique and unforgettable way to experience the West Mesa. The trail is an asphalt with lane striping, cutting a geometric path through the Open Space in northwest...
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...
Running in between 2nd Street and the railway used by the New Mexico Rail Runner, the Valle de Oro Trail provides a convenient off-road trail that leads north from the Valle de Oro National Wildlife...
Forming a two mile border around the western and northern ends of the Sandia Science and Technology Park and the Mirabella subdivision, an industrial and residential area just east of the massive...
The Arroyo Ponce de Leon Trail is actually a twin pair of paved asphalt trails that run on both sides of their namesake arroyo in an isolated subdivision in western Rio Rancho. The eastern path begins...
Following its namesake thoroughfare along the northern edge of Albuquerque, the Paseo del Norte Trail traverses both rural and urban landscapes. It offers views of two important natural landmarks in...
An urban sidepath trail along the busy Wyoming Boulevard northeast of downtown Albuquerque, the Wyoming Trail provides over a mile of eight-foot wide pathway that helps cyclists and pedestrians...
The Alameda Drain Trail follows the earthen diversion channel for nearly two miles through the residential heart of downtown Albuquerque, providing a great recreation path for nearby residents to bike...
The Paradise Boulevard Trail is a sidepath trail that runs along the side of Paradise Boulevard for almost three miles in northern Albuquerque. The majority of the trail is smooth, ten-foot wide...
The Boca Negra Trail is a paved, multi-use pathway that is currently divided into two separate segments, located in northern Albuquerque around the beautiful open space area formed by the Boca Negra...
Located in a cluster of suburban neighborhoods in northwestern Rio Rancho, the Arroyo De Los Montoyas Trail follows a stretch of the earthen flood channel for just over a mile, providing a helpful...
The Cabezon Linear Park Trail is a paved pathway that spans both sides of an irrigation channel in the Cabezon subdivision of Rio Rancho. Forming a beautiful, recreational backbone running north and...
The Broadmoor Boulevard Trail runs north and south along the side of its namesake roadway, forming the western end of a linked series of sidepath trails that run throughout this section of suburban...
Situated atop a mesa that offers gorgeous views of the canyons of Petroglyph National Monument and the Sandia Mountains that loom over the city far to the east, the Volcano Heights Trail is an...
The Gibson Boulevard Trail follows its namesake thoroughfare across southeastern Albuquerque, passing the city's airport and ending just past Morris Field. The trail offers a mix of urban views and...
An asphalt sidepath trail that runs along the east side of Chayote Road, the Chayote Trail helps to link the Enchanted Hills Path and the Enchanted Hills Boulevard Trail, forming a looping trail...
The New Mexico 528 Rec Path consists of almost three and a half miles of paved asphalt trail, running along the side of the wide and busy state highway that cuts through the Albuquerque suburb of Rio...
A short stretch of paved trail on the western outskirts of Albuquerque, the 98th Street Multi-Use Trail provides a nifty link between the main thoroughfare of Central Avenue and a section of the...
A sidepath trail that runs alongside Meadows Boulevard in western Rio Rancho, the Hawks Trail provides a nice wide asphalt path for recreation and transportation, helping local residents safely reach...
Running in between 2nd Street and the railway used by the New Mexico Rail Runner, the Valle de Oro Trail provides a convenient off-road trail that leads north from the Valle de Oro National Wildlife...
Paralleling its namesake thoroughfare, the I-40 Trail stretches across Albuquerque from Unser Boulevard to Tramway Boulevard. Although major gaps in the trail currently exist, it's an important...
A connected sidepath trailway that follows the route of High Resort Boulevard, Ridgecrest Drive, and Arrowhead Ridge Drive, the High Resort Boulevard Trail provides a paved path for cyclists and...
Situated on the edge of the gargantuan Intel corporate campus in the Albuquerque suburb of Rio Rancho, the Intel Trail provides a nice little eight-foot wide pathway through the open space between the...
The Unser Boulevard Trail travels south along Albuquerque's western flank from Petroglyph National Monument and Indian Petroglyph State Park to Blake Road. Along the way, travelers will enjoy desert...
The Southern Boulevard Trail follows its namesake roadway through the suburban heart of Rio Rancho, providing five miles of paved pathway that serves as a useful path for transportation and exercise....
While not a rails to trails project this has got to be one of the most wonderful urban trails in America. Originally set aside as part of open land initiative it is certainly one of the best features...
The short Snow Vista Trail forms part of a linked network of trails that runs through neighborhoods in the southwestern corner of Albuquerque. Starting in the north where the Westgate Trail leaves...
The Paseo de la Mesa Trail offers a unique and unforgettable way to experience the West Mesa. The trail is an asphalt with lane striping, cutting a geometric path through the Open Space in northwest...
The Mariposa Recreational Trail provides over a mile of paved asphalt trail that runs through the rolling hills in the rapidly-developing Mariposa subdivision, located in the far northwestern reaches...
Offering over a mile and a half of paved, wide sidepath trail along its namesake boulevard, the Loma Colorado Boulevard Trail manages to pack quite a lot into such a relatively short distance: The...
Not to be confused with a similarly-named trail located just a few miles northwest in Rio Rancho, the Albuquerque Black Arroyo Trail follows a stretch of the concrete flood channel from the small...
Unser Boulevard serves as one of the main north-south connections between the northern reaches of Albuquerque and the sprawling suburb of Rio Rancho, and the Unser Boulevard Trail North provides a...
Cutting a three mile swath across suburban Rio Rancho, the Northern Boulevard Trail provides a great alternative transportation pathway for cyclists and pedestrians as it runs along the south side of...
The Paseo de las Montanas Trail runs through Albuquerque's upscale Northeast Heights neighborhood toward the city's most dramatic physical feature: the Sandia Mountains. The route begins near Winrock...
The Paradise Boulevard Trail is a sidepath trail that runs along the side of Paradise Boulevard for almost three miles in northern Albuquerque. The majority of the trail is smooth, ten-foot wide...
The Ladera Dam Trail runs for nearly a mile and a half along the side of Ladera Drive in western Albuquerque, offering a pleasant sidepath that only requires a couple of road crossings along the...
The Dennis Chavez Trail provides over a mile of paved, flat trail at the very edges of the city limits of Albuquerque. Following the route of Dennis Chavez Boulevard, the 10-foot wide asphalt runs...
The Paradise Boulevard Trail is a sidepath trail that runs along the side of Paradise Boulevard for almost three miles in northern Albuquerque. The majority of the trail is smooth, ten-foot wide...
The Embudo Recreation Trail provides a short route to the beautiful Sandia Mountains through eastern Albuquerque neighborhoods from Morris Street to Tramway Boulevard. Although the Embudo Recreation...
A sidepath trail that runs for just over a mile along Cabezon Boulevard in the Cabezon neighborhood of Rio Rancho, the Cabezon Boulevard Trail provides an off-road means of traversing through the...
Forming a two mile border around the western and northern ends of the Sandia Science and Technology Park and the Mirabella subdivision, an industrial and residential area just east of the massive...
Paralleling its namesake thoroughfare, the I-40 Trail stretches across Albuquerque from Unser Boulevard to Tramway Boulevard. Although major gaps in the trail currently exist, it's an important...
The San Antonio Corridor Trail provides a nice paved pathway within a power line utility corridor in northeastern Albuquerque, connecting between trails to the east and west in this tranquil...
The eight-foot wide asphalt sidepath known as the Four Hills Recreational Trail stretches for almost a mile in the southeastern corner of Albuquerque, providing a useful pathway through the suburban...
The Broadmoor Boulevard Trail runs north and south along the side of its namesake roadway, forming the western end of a linked series of sidepath trails that run throughout this section of suburban...
The Eubank Trail runs for just over two miles alongside Eubank Boulevard in northeastern Albuquerque. The ten-foot wide sidepath matches nicely with the wide four-lane divided road (with bike lanes on...
A short community sidepath trail that runs along its namesake boulevard in southeastern Albuquerque, the Juan Tabo Trail provides a stretch of wide, paved asphalt that forms a part of the off-road...
Named for the brown-concrete covered arroyo that the trail runs on top of (in turn deriving its name from a type of soap plant found throughout the area), the Amole Arroyo Trail takes this corridor...
The Gibson Boulevard Trail follows its namesake thoroughfare across southeastern Albuquerque, passing the city's airport and ending just past Morris Field. The trail offers a mix of urban views and...
Running through the Quaker Heights and adjacent neighborhoods in western Albuquerque, the Atrisco Trail provides a short but useful paved pathway that provides a great recreational option for...
Tucked in a quiet residential corner of northeastern Rio Rancho, the Los Rios Trail provides a paved pathway along the side of a diversion channel, with informational signs, benches, and shade...
An urban sidepath trail along the busy Wyoming Boulevard northeast of downtown Albuquerque, the Wyoming Trail provides over a mile of eight-foot wide pathway that helps cyclists and pedestrians...
The Amole del Norte Trail provides a convenient north-south route through southwestern Albuquerque neighborhoods.
The Thompson Fenceline Trail runs through a power line utility corridor along the border of the Albuquerque suburbs of Rio Rancho and Corrales, traveling along the outskirts of dense suburban...
Cutting a three mile swath across suburban Rio Rancho, the Northern Boulevard Trail provides a great alternative transportation pathway for cyclists and pedestrians as it runs along the south side of...
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...
A short segment of asphalt trail that begins just south of the intersection of Golf Course Road and Paradise Boulevard (across the street from the end of the Paradise Boulevard Trail), the Golf Course...
My friend and I ride this trail from Alameda to Rio Bravo and back, about 32 miles. We started a long time ago when it was first opened, back then only a handful of people would be riding, walking, roller blading along it. I went recently and was blown away by how popular it has become. I strongly recommend going early in the morning. Be sure to put slime in your tires, bring a snack and water. I love that no motorized vehicles are allowed as I'm too old for that, lol. Enjoy your ride/walk just please keep an eye out for old farts like me.
Goes from Unser to Mariposa Park. From there you can take a trail west to Boca Negra Canyon or get on the Riverside trail.
Like was said more of a street tour. Get off just past Montano and go into the Boca Negra Canyon. Try going up the hill inside the canyon. If you can do it you're in good shape. Wide bike lane but be careful..you're in Albuquerque.
We road our mtb bikes therefore able to explore the many multi-use trails that shoot off the paved trail into Rio Grande Valley State Park. There were so many choices of paved, gravel and dirt trails. We did not have any issue with goathead spurs.
Sept 2018: Nice ride, quite flat except for underpasses. It was unexpectedly busy for a Sunday morning, but the first day the ride was great. Loved the scenery, the long straight sections and even the temperature of mid 80s was a relief for us on our two CatTrikes . We parked at Central Ave and rode north and then turned around and headed south, then back to the parking area. A nice ride to work the kinks out after sitting on a tour bus for a week. On the second day, we headed south first just to be different. We didn't make it back to Central before the goat head got me on the left front tire. At home, I normally ride some fairly rough surfaces but I don't usually worry about flat tires. I keep good rubber on all three tires and "thornproof" innertubes on my Cattrikes. Big Mistake! Goat heads are very plentiful and super tough. Ayway, after three days and three flats, we gave up. I think I will investigate airless tires. That would make the riding in that area much more enjoyable. A bit of research on the internet convinced me that the goat head problem will be a continuing problem far into the future. Perhaps a bit of warning to folks coming in from other parts of the country would be in order.
This is more of a sidewalk by a super busy street. You would have to make quite a few stops in your run/walk or ride as there are many street crossings. Nothing scenic about this trail south of I40 unless you like watching cars race.
A light wind day on excellent Northern Section of the Trail. Noel Keller
I ride on this outstanding trail every week, and am always impressed with the beautiful scenery in the middle of the city. I have seen so much wildlife (sandhill cranes, coyotes, bald eagles, night herons, and more). You can connect to several other trails and go far and wide. Highly recommended!
Lovely ride and fairly easy. Watch out for runners and other cyclists. It can get pretty busy.
TrailLink is a free service provided by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (a non-profit) and we need your support!