Old Town Plaza, Albuquerque – Paseo del Bosque Trail loop from Albuquerque

Old Town Plaza, Albuquerque – Paseo del Bosque Trail loop from Albuquerque

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Old Town Plaza, Albuquerque – Paseo del Bosque Trail loop from Albuquerque

04:03

97.0km

180m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.42 km

Old Town Plaza, Albuquerque

Highlight • Settlement

This is a plaza in the "old-world" sense: a centerpiece of community life and a place to gather, with lots of little treasures, like hidden patios and wrought-iron benches, just waiting to be discovered.

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5.14 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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7.29 km

Old Town Farm

Highlight • Cafe

Old Town Farm is a 12-acre property featuring gardens, pastures, and a rustic red barn for events. On weekends, they host an event called "Bike-In Coffee," where cyclists can enjoy fresh coffee, smoothies, and produce in a historic, rural setting.

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11.4 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, …

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12.2 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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14.4 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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19.6 km

Alameda Bosque

Forest

25.6 km

North Diversion Channel Sediment Basin

Lake

62.2 km

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Our Lady of Sorrows Church is a historic church that was built in 1857 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. If you run past …

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97.0 km

End point

Train Station

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