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.

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.

My niece held her wedding weekend here. The picnic area included the table area and recreation…read morearea. On Saturday afternoon here wedding and Sunday morning brunch. Food was self catered by my niece. Aside from the picnic area was a paved and unpaved trail for hiking where there was plenty to see. There are plenty of parking spaces. An enjoyable area for an outdoor event.

Really cute area for hiking! There is ample parking and it's only a few dollars. The folks who work…read morein the office at the Picnic Area were very friendly and helpful when I had questions !

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.

Well worth the search, this park is elusive and calming. I have never experienced such amazing…read morequiet. It did remind me a little bit of Venice canals. loved this place. we'll be back fo sho

McDuffie is a unique park, the city's only hidden park!…read more Pros: It is close to UNM and other schools like Jefferson Middle- distances from Central campus: 3 min drive, 8 min bike ride, 30 min walk. -Although it's hidden, there are 7 entrances, making it easy to access. -It is a good size: 13,000 sq ft. -It's secluded: good for intimacy & peace; in a quiet neighborhood w/ kind residents. -It has several strategically placed benches -It supports wildlife: there are several tree species which provide shade, ~41 different bird species (including roadrunners!) -There are weekly happenings! (such as tai chi classes) -Dog park: It's practically fenced in, there are water bowls placed by a resident -A place to play soccer, read a book, walk your dog, have a picnic, study or meditate, or simply RELAX! -It has a HUGE Free Little Library- free books! or a place to donate old books. Cons: There is no parking lot available, only street side parking. -The neighborhood it's in is close to known crime district. -It is not easily discoverable. (thank goodness for these reviews!) -It has a lack of amenities: no playground, no restrooms, no picnic tables. -There are lots of mosquitos (especially in summer) -Many owners let their dogs off the leash. -The park prohibits glass containers/alcohol -Hard balls (baseballs, etc) are prohibited in the park. OVERALL: McDuffie is good for the average park-goer, its entrancing location makes it FUN!

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.

First off the address is not correct. The trail is Trail #230 Domingo Baco. This is a hard trail…read more We made it past the crash site but then lost the trail we made it to the top but I do not think we were on the trail at that point. A storm was brewing so we opted to turn around. We ended up with just under 6 miles one way and roughly 3k feet of elevation. The storm popped over the mountain quickly so we were glad we were on our way down when the bottom fell out and the hail started. I was shocked that so much of the plane was still there. It was a very eerie site to see especially for someone who flys often. Great trail, very physical but not impossible as I am 56 and made it. Beautiful trail with a lot of variety. The size of the trees up there shocked me. Oh yes and beware of the briars at the top. Didn't pay attention as I was struggling to climb up a decent rock face and at the top break over point I grabbed and they grab back. Again I think at this point I was off the trail.

I don't know how many times I've been to the top now. Six? Maybe more. Every time I come to…read moreAlbuquerque for work, I try to find time to go up to the peak. I've hiked, driven my car, and taking the tram several times. The tram way is by far the quickest and easiest. Lol. As a woman who was afraid of heights, I put myself in many high places. Yet even for me, the tram was not scary. It certainly is high. Somehow though, I've always felt secure. Moving at 15 miles an hour, you're at the top before you know it. This time we went to dinner and watched the sunset. Coming down after dark was an interesting experience. There is plenty of parking at the bottom, and plenty of space to spread out at the top. This is a phenomenal piece of engineering holds up to 50 people at one time!

This was an awesome experience to ride the 2nd longest tram in the world up to the top!…read more First of all, the day we rode was the 60th annual celebration of the tram. Thus, our tickets were all 50% off. We found out we'd be riding the third generation. It's been so long since I last visited the tram that I probably rode the second generation. It's roomy! Even with the 60th celebration, our wait wasn't extremely long. I believe there are about 30 people on each ride, but I didn't count. I was hoping I didn't feel crammed and it wasn't too bad. Once you're up there, it's amazing to be so far above the ground. On the way up, our 'captain' gave us a bit of trivia about the area, the tram, and our trip up. At some point, you'll pass the other tram coming down, which gives you an idea of how fast you're really going! Wow. Once at the top, it's about 10 degrees cooler. Bring a light jacket or sweatshirt. You can choose to hike a trail that begins on the back side of the restaurant. You'll see the ski lifts and options for different hikes. OR, you can grab a drink from the Ten 3 restaurant and check out the views. We put our name on the list to eat and sipped on cocktails during the wait. It was nice and relaxing up there at the top! We ate at Ten 3 (our wait was 30 minutes) then made our way down. Our guide on the way down didn't say a word, but I suppose it's the same as the way up. There's only one bench on the tram so if you have trouble standing make sure you let it be known. My mom sat going and coming. When you're back at the bottom there's another restaurant if you'd like to eat there instead. They also have a gift shop with some Sandia Tramway, and Albuquerque memorabilia. It's a cute shop. I bought a few items. It's a nice trip. I've ridden before, but it's been so long I don't even remember. Check it out.

Looking for a short beginner hike to nowhere? Travertine Falls might just be your spot…read more Located in Cedar crest this hiking destination is accompanied by a short hike with a little bit of an incline and lots of rocks. The destination is New Mexico's version of falls, which basically just doesn't include water. The cave is kind of cool. You can tell people have fires every so often but that probably is not advisable. From what I understand there might be water running every so often, but very rare. Honestly, not a hike I would do it again, but it was fun enough. So many great places to explore across the state this earth month. Not a bad option for being super close to the city, but I honestly prefer just to go further up the back of the mountain to find different little hikes.

Great park. Watch out for people sometimes on NW corner who want to talk to you about repenting…read morewhen all you want to do is have a peaceful walk through nature.

The View!!!!! THE VIEW!!!! Great animal friendly park backed up into the mountains and a great…read morefeeling community