The Top 20 Attractions in the Manzano Mountains
There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Manzano Mountains. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Manzano Mountains is a region where 20
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: October 16, 2025
The Sandia Peak Tramway is the longest aerial tramway in the Americas, and it used to be the longest one is the world until recently. It connects the city of …
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The North Sandia Peak Trail offers great views of the canyons, pine tree forests, and the impressive rock formations of the Sandia Mountains.
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This park spans 640 acres, boasting a stunning piñon-juniper landscape. It has an elevation of 6,500 feet, with fantastic views of the Jemez Mountains to the north, Mt. Taylor to …
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This bridge runs across busy Tramway Boulevard, giving you ready access to the nearby Tramway Trail. That bike path, in turn, offers great views of the lower Sandia Mountains.
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This part of the Emery trail can be one of the easiest ones in the Sandia foothills. It is in open space, is a bit hilly, has hikers, joggers and …
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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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This seasonal waterfall is at its best during spring, when the water flows most abundantly; otherwise, you might catch just a trickle. Nevertheless, it's a splendid sight, and the fact …
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This trail spans 12.7 miles from Sandia Peak Tramway to Camino de la Sierra, offering views of the city and the unique U-Mound, a mound of boulders popular for rock climbing.
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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 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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