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Paseo del Bosque Trail – Paseo del Bosque Trail loop from Montaño

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Paseo del Bosque Trail – Paseo del Bosque Trail loop from Montaño

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Paseo del Bosque Trail – Paseo del Bosque Trail loop from Montaño

02:12

38.1km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Rio Grande Nature Center State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.7 km

Milo Legend Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

In 2009, they dedicated this trail to Aldo Leopold, who graduated from Yale Forest School in 1909. He later began working in New Mexico and is widely regarded as the Father of Wildlife Conservation. As you hike along the trail, be sure to keep an eye out for the different types of wildlife that he played a significant role in protecting.

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18.4 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 New Mexico olive. Appreciate the diverse wildlife that calls this park home, creating a truly immersive experience.

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19.2 km

Rio Grande Nature Center State Park

Highlight • Natural

The Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is a 38-acre urban wildlife preserve established in 1982, with about two-thirds dedicated to wildlife habitat. It features indoor and outdoor viewing areas, a native plant garden, a pollinator garden, and trails to the Rio Grande and Bosque. There are picnic tables along the trails, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers, and a great learning place for families with small children.

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20.6 km

View of Rio Grande

Highlight • River

This is a beautiful area to appreciate and enjoy the Rio Grande. The river itself is approximately 1900 miles long, starting in Colorado and ending in the Gulf of Mexico. Along the trail, you can spot mile markers to help you gauge your location along this immense river.

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25.1 km

Paseo del Bosque Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Paseo del Bosque Trail runs along the Rio Grande river through lush vegetation. It is a shared trail for hikers and cyclists.

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25.2 km

Paseo del Bosque Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Paseo del Bosque Trail in Albuquerque is a 16-mile paved multi-use path running through the Rio Grande's cottonwood bosque. Take this path for uninterrupted travel across the metro area, with parking and access points throughout. Along the way, visitors can enjoy public art at Tingley Beach and other locations, pass through the Rio Grande Valley State Park, and explore sites like the Rio Grande Nature Center, the Albuquerque BioPark, and the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Restrooms are available at the Alameda access near the southeast side of the bridge.

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25.5 km

Rio Grande Sandy Beach Access

Highlight • Beach

Just off the Paseo del Bosque Trail in Albuquerque, NM, there is a nice, sandy beach along the shores of the Rio Grande. This is a great spot to stop and cool off as you ride around the area.

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38.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.6 km

1.51 km

834 m

662 m

388 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.7 km

7.79 km

1.63 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 17 July

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Paseo del Bosque Trail

Paseo del Bosque Trail

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