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Pueblo Montaño Picnic Area and Trailhead

Hiking area

Accessible & equestrian parking area & ADA picnic area with educational signage near the trailhead. People often mention trails, area, river, picnic,


Address

4100-4112 Montaño Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120

Website

www.cabq.gov

Contact

(505) 344-7240

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (444 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 7 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 7 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 7 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 7 AM to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 7 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: trails (14) area (8) river (8) picnic (7)
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  • 4/5 VTCP C. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place for hiking and have a picnic. There is only one picnic area with cover, the rest are not covered but by the tree. There is one restroom 🚻. There is also a small library too. Those sculptures are pretty!! We had a family picnic with friends by the riverside. We had to walk there about 15 minutes to get to the riverside from the sculpture area. It's worth it. We had a great time 😊
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexis M. 3 years ago on Google
    I love the Bosque along the Rio Grande, this area in particular is especially beautiful, I love taking my morning walks here. It is usually very quiet and I rarely see another person, that being said sometimes it can get a bit creepy. Vagrants will occasionally camp out in the area but have never bothered me. The trails are well kept and there is a lot to explore. Sometimes you can hear coyotes and there is lots of wildlife to see.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chad D. 2 years ago on Google
    Hitting the trail to pick up garbage. As we do on every hike. And just stoped and smelled the flowers on this beautiful day in New Mexico. Land of enchantment, absolutely... This spot is so nice and there's so many trails. Love it down close to the water. Always peaceful and full of wonder
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stevie A. 1 year ago on Google
    There are picnic tables that are shaded by a gazebo structure and then also some seating in the sun! The trails and walking along the river is beautiful. You can also go fishing in the river. It's a really fun place to take the doggos and have a day outside!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Patrick M. 9 months ago on Google
    Great safe spot to hike along the river. Peaceful, scenic. It gets hot during the summer, morning is the best time.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 carol l. 5 months ago on Google
    Golden hues everywhere and the sculptures are magnificent. Short or long trails that can lead to trails along the Rio Grande.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Riann M. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this trailhead near the Bosque. It is an easy walk for all skill levels, and there is even a nicely maintained accessible path near the parking lot. Walk through the beautiful Bosque and trek down by the Rio Grande. Perfect location for families with young kids.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chris R. 3 years ago on Google
    There is a public restroom, and water fountain. The picnic areas are generally clean, but the restroom is not. There is a book depository at the sidewalk nearest the restroom. There are numerous trails which mostly intersect throughout the open space. The trails run next to the aquaduct, and the river. You can expect to see a variety of insects, small mammals and fowl, fish, turtles, and the occasional porcupine. The one drawback to this area is the parking lot. There aren't enough spaces for the amount of people who utilize the area, and the southern entrance has some very deep potholes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Christian D. 4 years ago on Google
    Easily accessible. There’s a bath room and some information about the area. There are picnic tables but most of them aren’t covered. They have some art around. It’s easy to get to the river and trails by the river.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Majic F. 3 years ago on Google
    Couldn't have asked for better weather the day we visited. Light rain had just moved through and the temp dropped at least 15°.we are both originally from the area and neither of us knew about the trails. The carvings are amazing and so detailed. I love that a local fireman took the time to turn eyesores into art!!! The trails were nice and clean, we found a beavers den and I found an awesome piece of driftwood so I was all around pleased with our visit!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Raquel S. 1 year ago on Google
    Got our truck window broken into and our wallet with licenses and bank cards, both mine and my daughters purses and our youngest daughters tablet stolen. Keep your eye out for people!!. We noticed a couple sitting in a black vehicle when we parked and on our way back to our truck we noticed they were driving away from our truck. Sad this happens

  • 4/5 Michael F. 1 year ago on Google
    Good location for a two mile out and back along the bosque. You can go farther but that's my typical go to. Plenty of side trails for a more solitary walk or stay on the east levee for an easy jaunt. Biggest complaint is there are absolutely ZERO trashcans along the main trail so nobody cleans up after their dog. If CABQ would put out some receptacles more folks would clean up after their dogs. Hard to believe but walking three miles with a couple of warm bags of poop in your hand detracts from the whole nature immersion vibe.

  • 5/5 sorell k. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice location right off Montano and Coors walking distance to the river nice little trail or you can walk or bike over the river, there's few picnic tables and beautiful sculptures great for kids and family's and Pets

  • 4/5 Liz G. 1 year ago on Google
    This place has a few trails that go around the rio and under the bridge. There's only a few trash cans at the entrance in the parking lot. The trail that goes along Montaño road is noisy and busy with cyclist so it's not enjoyable. We walked down to the dirt trails by the Rio and saw a coyote and a homeless man that looked like he was detoxing.

  • 4/5 Alex K. 6 months ago on Google
    Lots of trees to admire. But be warned: the trails can get sandy and that can get sand in your shoes.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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