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    Paseo del Bosque Trail

    4.6 (29 reviews)

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    Paul L.

    Albuquerque has over 400 miles of trails and this section has been part of my bicycling route everyday while I'm in town. These trails are such a lush experience. I feel spoiled. There is not a dull moment on any of them as they twist and turn through various neighborhoods. If you ride enough of them -- and I devoured what I could -- you will realize that these are a central component of this community. I came here to ride these trails and it was worth seeing this city in a way I never have in all the years that I've visited. Bring a bike and go exploring.

    Kathy V.

    Absolutely gaw-geous! The Bosque Trail is close-ish to where my parents live, so on several visits to ABQ I have taken it upon myself to walk/run along some legs of it. The trail is paved and is accessible, with several options of locations to park at and begin and end at. It runs close to the Rio Grande and part goes through the Rio Grande Valley State Park. It is beautiful. There isn't a lot of shade (hello, desert!) so wear sunscreen AND reapply. That may mostly be a belated note to myself....but anyway... The views along the trail of the river and the mountains are gorgeous. The people are considerate when passing, and seem to give plenty of warning giving you time to move aside for those faster than you or on a bike. I think it is a great option for open outdoor space to enjoy nature and get some activity in. It is worth a visit, if not visits on a regular basis if you are able.

    Howie K.

    Sure, "distancing" doesn't sound like a particularly appealing lifestyle model, but there are definitely opportunities to celebrate solitude and silence, Exhibit A: Paseo del Bosque trail. The last decade plus, I've lived near the river, and this multi-use path has been my exercise bestie, taking me from Alameda to Rio Bravo, preparing for a half marathon, pulling my kiddo's bike trailer to the zoo, and creating lifelong memories: that day I saved a wood duck, the porcupine sleeping in the cottonwood, the six foot long bull snake, the preggo snapping turtle. I could go on and on, but there's no time like the present to talk about the present... If you're taking advantage of the only upside to this Cabrona nightmare -- getting outside for some vitamin D on the daily -- this trail is the city's best natural resource. In particular, I encourage you to tour the west side of the river -- technically not this trail, but a series of dirt paths running along the shore and west, from Montano to Paseo del Norte and beyond. I'm posting photos from our walk today, wherein we found a great little bottle fortress. Apparently people drop small notes in the bottles which list new year wishes or positive prayers for the planet. We could all use some of those, right about now. Want to scavenge? Find this fort.

    Cynthia C.

    Paseo del Bosque Trail is a great place to go bike riding; we did a 17-mile, round-trip ride here the first time we visited. It's an easy-to-navigate, well-maintained trail that facilitates riding along at a good pace. That said, the scenery you'll find along the trail is more than a bit repetitive, so much so that if you're going for a relatively long ride (like we did) you'll find it fairly monotonous. Just how monotonous is the scenery? Even though the trail is very close to the Rio Grande, and runs totally parallel to it, you'll only actually see the river briefly at the beginning of the trail... Another minus - there isn't a whole lot of shade here, despite the fact that there are a fair number of trees near the trail. Given this, you should plan appropriately and bring along lots of water.

    Lindsey T.

    Bicycle/pedestrian super-highway between downtown ABQ and Corrales. No cars whatsoever for 16 miles. In addition to encounters with indigenous animals, sometimes it is possible to hear lions/exotic animal sounds coming from the zoo. Run into llamas/camels somewhere between the Montaño bridge and Corrales. During the summer, the trail is a great place to train for a triathlon. Stop at Tingley Beach to use the outdoor exercise equipment. Hit the Rio Grande Pool at around 3:00 pm, try to get a lane, do some laps. Otherwise, throw a towel under a tree or not if you need some vitamin D or are wearing SPF 500 sunscreen if you need it. On a budget of $2.50, it is the closest feeling to laying on an actual beach in Albuquerque. Off the path, there are dirt trails leading to river banks and places to chill where the constant sound of police sirens are substantially diminished. Hang out there until it is almost dark --especially during the fall--it can be highly photogenic at the golden hour. At sunset, the typically muddy brown river can change colors several times according to what is going on in the sky. I imagine it is the same at sunrise, but I don't get up that early. Wouldn't recommend hanging out in the bosque after dark. I think being a state park it is probably closed anyways. In general, be careful when venturing off the paved portion of the trial. Hate to say this--especially if you are a lady ---bring a friend or two or mace, a pit bull, and martial arts skills if you got 'em.

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    Krystle P.

    Absolutely love this trail! It doesn't matter if your biking, running or walking its always an adventure. I've come here often with my bestie to hike through the bosque or in the paved trail and with my honey on bike rides and some hikes. Never fails to awe me. Its amazing how close to nature you can be seemingly in the middle if the city. There's not much I can say that hasn't been said so I'll give some helpful tips from someone who is sometimes a bit over prepared. Always have enough water and snacks. Sometimes you don't realize the energy you can burn having fun. So make sure you have something to nibble on to keep your energy up. Make sure you have sprayed yourself with sunscreen. I know some people don't have this problem but I'm part Irish and unfortunately I burn easily. So protect your skin. During the mosquito time make sure you have bug spray. I don't know how tasty you are to them but apparently I'm pretty tasty. Also have your helmet and sunglasses because the sun can be bright and well you never know if you may take a spill. I also take a backpack that has antisceptic spray, hand sanitizer and a first aid kit. Like I said you may not need them and I hope you don't but its always good to have. One thing I always take with me no matter who I am with is pepper spray. Its a safety precautions that I take for peace of mind because you always good nothing goes wrong. I also carry a small knife in case if an emergency good or bad. All in all the trail is a safe and fun place to ride and walk or jog. Its a good way to clear your head and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. HAVE FUN AND BE SAFE!!

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    .richard Z.

    Excellent. I prefer the South Valley area: less crowded; less developed. A great place for photography. &, on occasion, you'll see some very interesting characters out there. I mean they're WAY OUT there. Ha.

    The great Bosque trail ride along the river nice walking or bicycle riding or running whatever you prefer to do

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    Great trail for running! There is beautiful scenery throughout the trails and was very populated when I went so I felt safe!

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    I inevitably get lost on the Bosque. I do with there was better signage. But I love this place. dearly. Definitely worth some exploring.

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    Ask the Community - Paseo del Bosque Trail

    Where would it be a good place to park and start my jog? How late is it too late to start my run?

    Hi Ray, try the National Hispanic Cultural Center, Tingley Beach, the end of Mountain Road (just drive all the way west), or the parking lot just north of I40 (map it for directions). North of I40 is a little harder - try the Rio Grande Nature… Read more

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    The city recently added an ADA accessible area to the Bosque via Tingley Beach, which is great.

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    TWA Plane Crash Hiking Trail - One of the two places where you will probably lose the trail.  This is looking down the trail, but coming up stay left.

    TWA Plane Crash Hiking Trail

    4.5(6 reviews)
    11.2 miEastside

    Water, water, water! Bring at least 3 litters of water. You will not have any left over. It is a…read moretrue kickass hike! The last time I did it I was scrambling up a steep rock face, and there was a gentleman waiting for me at the top of the rock face who encouraged me by saying, "you are almost at the crash site!" When I told him that I knew because I had been there before, he responded in amazement and asked, "why the heck did you come back?!" Yep, for many, it is that kind of hike! I believe it is rated at 4.8 out of 5 in difficulty, and by the time you finish the last half mile or so you will probably agree. Download a topographic trail (i.e. AllTrails) map on your phone, and you might need to bring an extra power source, because your phone may drain down searching for a cell signal while you lay down electronic breadcrumbs on the digital map. However, there are two places where it is almost guaranteed that you will miss a turn, and add some "bonus" miles. You definitely don't need "bonus " miles on this hike. You pass through at least 2-3 biomes as you ascend and descend. It's an interesting hike, but be prepared to give yourself a pep talk or two along the way Up. Also, expect your legs to be shaky by the bottom. Decending is a lot of eccentric contractions, which only fire about half the muscle fibers as concentric contractions. You can fact check that yourself. This is a hike to build up to. Remember - the best rescue is a self rescue! Have fun, be smart, and be safe.

    I didn't care to smell funky homeless asses when trying to enjoy a venue. This city is a shit hole…read moreand it ruined the whole experience. The nature needs his asses beat for allowing this city to look like this i would not recommend people I care about to come visit this shit hole. It's not twa trails fault but I hate this city so fun things regrettable get a poor review. I am glad I wasn't born and raised here cause I would have blown my own brains out to not have to be in this poverty stricken city. I apologize for any typos on this review

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    Petroglyph National Monument - Petroglyph National Monument

    Petroglyph National Monument

    4.2(185 reviews)
    4.1 miWestside

    Our third visit to the Petroglyphs park, this trip we brought our children to explore-…read more starting with the Boca Negra Canyon: the path climbed up the mountain, complete with some built in stairs, railings, and signs to help navigate the path- our daughter enjoyed the climb, which was centered more on overlooking the NM landscape, and very little petroglyphs onto the Rinconada Canyon: a long flat path 2.2 mile walk, offering landscape views, but again very little petroglyphs; we ended up having to carry the kids the majority of the way, as there wasn't a lot to hold their attention besides the occasional path lizard finished with the Piedras Mercadas Canyon: this offered the most compelling views, ample petroglyphs along a shorter more scenic walk all the trails were moderate intensity, with railings, steps, boardwalks, and well marked path areas- they also had information signs, shaded seating areas, and picnic tables-all were time well spent we recalled enjoying our experience sight-seeing years ago, with kids in tow the best was definitely Piedras Mercadas, but still recommend entire park

    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.

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    Embudo Canyon Trailhead

    Embudo Canyon Trailhead

    4.5(11 reviews)
    11.0 mi

    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.

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    Embudo Canyon Trailhead - Embudo Canyon, New Mexico

    Embudo Canyon, New Mexico

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