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Bernalillo County

Sandia Foothills Open Space – Sandia Foothills Open Space loop from Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway Parking

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United States
New Mexico
Bernalillo County

Sandia Foothills Open Space – Sandia Foothills Open Space loop from Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway Parking

Hard

2.6

(5)

86

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Sandia Foothills Open Space – Sandia Foothills Open Space loop from Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway Parking

03:08

43.8km

740m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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Cibola National Forest

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10.2 km

Bear Canyon Trailhead

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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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2

10.5 km

View of Albuquerque and Sandia Mountain Wilderness

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This is a great sunset spot with adobe houses on one side and the Sandia Mountain Wilderness on the other.

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10.5 km

Trail 366, Cibola National Forest

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Trail 366 is one of the smoother singletrack trails within the trail network. The path connects to a bunch of other paths and is a popular commuter trail.

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23.3 km

Sandia Foothills Open Space

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The Sandia Foothills Open Space is a popular place with hiking that is handily very close to Albuquerque. There are a number of looped hikes of varying difficulty with plenty of wildlife and nature to see.

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25.7 km

Sandia Foothills Open Space

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Sandia Foothills Open Space spans 2560 acres at the base of the Sandia Mountains. It is a desert wonderland with plenty of opportunities for hikers, runners and mountain bikers to …

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43.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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16.1 km

14.8 km

8.74 km

4.00 km

195 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.8 km

7.50 km

4.00 km

337 m

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Highest point (1,990 m)

Lowest point (1,790 m)

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