The best running trails in the Manzano Mountains
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Last updated: October 15, 2025
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1. Piedra Lisa Southern Trail run — Sandia Mountain Wilderness
6.84km
01:14
360m
360m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4
runners
2. Foothills Trail (365) & Trail 401 loop — Sandia Foothills Open Space
4.44km
00:34
100m
100m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. South Sandia Peak Trail — Sandia Mountain Wilderness
17.2km
02:50
960m
960m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
1
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4. Three Gun Spring Trail loop — Sandia Mountain Wilderness
5.31km
00:52
270m
270m
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5. Trail 366 & Trail 305A loop — Sandia Mountain Wilderness
6.96km
00:52
110m
110m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
1
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6. Jaral & Trail 204A loop — Sandia Mountain Wilderness
4.54km
00:40
220m
220m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
1
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7. North Sandia Peak via North Sandia Crest Trail trail run — Sandia Mountain Wilderness
22.6km
03:59
1,190m
1,190m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
1
runners
8. Palomas Peak — Cibola National Forest
4.84km
00:42
190m
190m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
9. Mano Trail lookout via Embudo Trail loop — Sandia Foothills Open Space
5.51km
00:43
140m
140m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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