The Top 13 Attractions around Placitas
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Placitas. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Placitas is a region where 13
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 14, 2025
Kiwanis Cabin
Highlight • Mountain Hut
The Civilian Conservatives Corps built this cabin around 1930 and named it after the group that planned it: the Kiwanis.
The Corps are known to have built countless infrastructures around …
The Corps are known to have built countless infrastructures around …
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North Sandia Peak
Highlight • Summit
The North Sandia Peak is a 3184-meter high peak in the Sandia Mountains. The North Sandia Peak Trail, as it name suggests, takes you right to this beautiful mountain.
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Chalk Dust Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Chalk Dust Trail is, in the dry season, a dusty trail used by hikers and mountain bikers, so if the trail is busy, a bandana or neck buff can help …
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Piedra Lisa Route North
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Piedra Lisa Route is a trail that goes from north to south. One terminus is the north end of Piedra Lisa Trailhead, just off Forest Loop Road 445, and …
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Old Mine Shaft in Cibola National Forest
Highlight • Structure
There are numerous legends and stories about lost Spanish gold mines in the Sandia Mountains that have circulated for years. Rumor has it that the Pueblo Indians revolted against the …
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