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View of the Rio Grande – Paseo del Bosque Trail loop from Rio Grande Nature Center State Park

View of the Rio Grande – Paseo del Bosque Trail loop from Rio Grande Nature Center State Park

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View of the Rio Grande – Paseo del Bosque Trail loop from Rio Grande Nature Center State Park

02:03

45.8km

130m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.76 km for 53 m

After 8.92 km for 53 m

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3.12 km

Rio Grande Bosque

Highlight • Forest

The Rio Grande Bosque, otherwise known as Rio Grande Valley State Park in Albuquerque, is a haven for mountain biking. Pedal beneath the canopy of cottonwood trees, coyote willow, and …

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7.22 km

Rio Grande Bosque

Forest

8.87 km

View of the Rio Grande

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Paseo Del Bosque trail is a bit too high up to really enjoy the river. This is one of the many spots at which you can take a closer …

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16.6 km

Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

Nestled within the heart of the UNM campus lies Duck Pond, a quaint man-made water feature. Adorned with turtles and frequented by ducks, it offers a peaceful retreat amidst bustling …

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30.4 km

Balloon Fiesta Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This area boasts an 86-acre Launch Field used for recreational and sporting events. However, it's most famous, as the name suggests, for launching hot air balloons. Be sure to check …

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31.2 km

Balloon Fiesta Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Known for hosting the annual Balloon Fiesta, here is also a good place for a ride thought its open fields and trails.

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41.6 km

Paseo del Bosque Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Paseo del Bosque Trail is Albuquerque's popular 16-mile multi-use trail, running through the Rio Grande's cottonwood bosque from the north to the south of the metro area. The trail …

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45.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.0 km

4.20 km

1.85 km

685 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.4 km

15.1 km

647 m

347 m

346 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,570 m)

Lowest point (1,510 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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View of the Rio Grande – Paseo del Bosque Trail loop from Rio Grande Nature Center State Park

Rio Grande Bosque

View of the Rio Grande

Duck Pond

Balloon Fiesta Park

Balloon Fiesta Park

Paseo del Bosque Trail

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