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.

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.

My hubby and I were looking for an electric assist bicycle. We stopped at Trek and they were so…read morehelpful. We spent 30 min asking questions and sitting on different bikes. Mike offered to let us test drive since we had never been on an e-bike. Mike and the staff were so nice and helpful. We bought 2 bikes and helmets. The e-bikes are very expensive. Mike helped us find the right bike for our needs. It was a mid-range bike about $2k each. Trek also provides a 30day bike check and a 1 year tune up. Definitely worth the trip if you are looking for a good bike. Ask for Mike.

Just amazing service people and courteous professionals always with a fresh tip liking where to…read morehike where to bike to buy no pressure sales lovely environment Always have great sales

I love going out to the volcanos to hike. The views and atmosphere are amazing! The trails are…read morewell marked with good signage. There are primitive style bathrooms at the parking lot. There are also benches along the first part of the trail and a nice overlook area with a covered awning to shield the sun. A great outing every time!

This was a great hike with amazing views. The hike itself is pretty easy. Unless you are climbing…read morethe cones it is nice and easy. The paths are well marked and maintained.

We rented again from Gator this week, my wife and I, two bikes for road riding in and around…read moreAlbuquerque. This is the fourth time we've rented from him going back to (I think) 2012, even before he had the physical store site, during our periodic visits for a winter/spring warm up. Obviously something keeps us coming back to rent with Bikesmith: * They definitely have the best rental bikes in town if you want to do a reasonably serious ride; * Gator goes out of his way to make sure that things are right; just a likeable guy in general.

Did not show for our appointment, guaranteed by a credit card…read more Has not replied to numerous attempts to communicate since Would recommend not trusting this person Where do all the good reviews originate?

Calling my sexist self out. Here's why…read more We'd known about this little bike park for years. Our neighbor, Grant, visited daily -- he's a BMX super-competitor, insanely talented. We'd never considered taking our daughter here until she was invited by a friend and, surprise surprise, she loved it. Yes, #girlsride too. It's disturbing to think I'd never considered a bike park a good spot for her pandemic play, but there you have it. For a public resource, this little lot of dirt is pretty rad. Offering three distinct levels of riding courses -- beginner, experienced and expert -- the area is nicely maintained, with a number of good, shady trees on the north end. There's also a small balance course, also well maintained, and lots of seating for lame-o dudes like me who already cracked some ribs trying this stuff as a kid. Covered picnic tables, open dawn 'till dusk, free to the public, what's not to love? Well, the male/female ratio, actually -- it's about 90/10. Time to change that, kiddo, let's load up the bike and go.

Today I took a 4 year old, 6 year old, and 9 year old to the bike park. I jumped on the 9 year olds…read morebike real quick as well. There's a beginner/kids pump track that is perfect for those who are wanting to get their feet wet. We stayed in this area however it is clear this park accommodates beginner to expert riders. Helmets are required. Most follow the rule and some don't. I would recommend having kids wear knee pads at minimum. I didn't realize this and my 6 year old got scratched up. Gloves wouldn't hurt either. My kids loved it and didn't want to leave. Bring snacks and drinks. No restroom. Have fun!

The Los Alamos Ski Club no longer owns Pajarito Mountain. While the club originally founded and…read morebuilt the ski area in the 1950s, it transferred management to a resort group in 2014 and sold almost all the land and infrastructure to Mountain Capital Partners in 2018. Despite selling the resort, the Los Alamos Ski Club maintains strong ties to the mountain and club members actively volunteer for trail clearing and forest maintenance. Despite the long and winding trip up the Mountain, Gayle and I enjoyed the scenery as we drove up the parking lot to take a look. It no longer looks like the family-run operation of years past, but it remains formable and maybe worth a special winter trip to check it out again.

First time skiing, total success! I signed up for a lesson, rentals and a full day lift pass…read more Paid $172 for everything. Started at the rentals, they already had my skis and poles out and labelled, went up and got my boots, made a quick exchange for a size up- ski boots are hard to put on! Then rented a locker for our shoes (which when we came back proved to be unnecessary since everyone just leaves their shoes on the ground) Walked over to the lesson area and got placed in a group of beginners based on our zero skill level. They had a few other groups for those with more experience. We went through a ton of drills- one foot in, then the other, then will both. Worked on pizza/French fry positioning, wedge turns and horizontal climbs. Then headed to the magic carpet- would have been nice to be told what to expect when exiting - just stay loose and upright and walk out when off the belt. With 30 mins left of the lesson, I asked if we were going to go up the beginners lift, the instructor was psyched to take the three of us older kids The instructor slowed the lift for getting on and off to make it easier. Then taught us how to use the wedge turns to navigate down the mountain. Had a great time and feeling super accomplished! Couple notes- I bought ski pants/bib thing, went with a few layers on top with a rain jacket over, good gloves and regular sunglasses. Felt very comfortable and warm and happy I didn't spend any more on gear. For the food, you'll be better off bringing your own cooler. You can eat outside food in the lodge and they don't have alcohol, so if you're looking for a midday beer, you should bring some with you. I should have just got the beginner lift tickets, I wasn't ready after one lesson for anything else Overall great day and would totally come back!

Exposed (i.e. no shade), but a convenient way to go for a run if you're visiting and don't know the…read morearea. Nice paved path in great condition. Be on the lookout for loose dogs. Encountered 1 on each of my runs. One followed me, barking, for a short distance until I bent down to pick up a rock. The other one looked like a pit mix but was friendly and docile.

A very nicely constructed, paved, walk/run/bike trail following the Santa Fe River. It joins…read moreseveral parks and a recreation center along the way. It currently ends at Frenchy's Field, but plans are to extend it all the way to 599.

Trailhead just as you drive North through Hyde Memorial State Park on On Hwy 475. There is a easy…read moreloop connecting Borrego, Bear Wallow, and Windsor trails. Website has Borrego going much further on Windsor trail to the north. Great running creek along Windsor leg of loop. Lots of shade.

I had been wanting to do a Balloon Fiesta kayak/SUP trip for awhile now. Cody, and his wife Karen,…read morewere really knowledgeable throughout this SUP trip about anything paddleboarding, about the river, how the company came to be and its name (it's "just Mountain Standard Time"), etc. He has tours almost year round from snowshoeing/ brewery, mountain biking, birding, and photography tours. Because of traffic, we left the parking lot about 6:15 am and returned just after 11. The water levels were low, but the SUP's did just fine in most areas. The cost of the trip was definitely worth it. We had about 14 in our group. And since the tour was only running the first week of balloon fiesta, it sold out less than a week after being advertised and I didn't get a chance to ask others if they wanted to go as well (but it was totally fine solo and everyone was friendly and welcoming). I didn't want to get wet, so I didn't try standing up for a first timer, but I feel like this trip gave me more courage to try standing next time and trying something new. The highlight of the trip was being able to see a few balloons splash n'dash. Also, Cody and Karen arranged a nice little setup with a paddleboard balanced on two buckets with a tablecloth over for a little breakfast of mimosas, a fire for s'mores, assorted granola bars, and hot water in a thermos for hot chocolate and coffee while we waited and watched for the balloons. I'd definitely go again (and wake up at 4 am). 2022 #41

The booking experience was easy, and instructions to meet the day of super easy. The owner is an…read moreamazing human being. This tour is so well worth it! Not to mention seeing beautiful Albuquerque from a different perspective.

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.

What a cool find. We stopped off at the visitor center, which did not actually have petroglyphs at…read moreit. We were instructed on which way to go to find the shortest trails as we were in a bit of a hurry. We did take a pretty rocky hike and got to see lots of cool petroglyph and a beautiful view. I recommend taking the visit. We didn't get a lot of great advice from the visitor center. We were instructed to find instructions online to the canyon we needed to go to. Easy to get to. Take water!