Top rated Hiking areas in Albuquerque, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Hiking areas in Albuquerque

Experience the best that Albuquerque has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 33 places from Hiking area category.

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Pino Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 Great area for a quick hike. Beautiful scenery. I didn't have much time and this has some short trails as well as longer hikes with great views.

4.90 (361 reviews) (~18.64 km from centre)

Embudito Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 My favorite trail to South peak. First two miles are no shade but the rest is beautiful. Almost 12 miles round trip. And the most Elevation change out if all the trails if you are looking for a challenge. I made my new record on this day 4 hours and 1 minute.

4.80 (695 reviews) (~16.42 km from centre)

Kiwanis Cabin

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Definitely worth the easy hike! Views are insane. Cabin is awesome as well, but I could see how mass crowds could ruin everything. We went on a weekday in October, and was not really the warmest or calmest day at all. There were two people there when we just got to the cabin, but nobody else the re...

4.80 (557 reviews) (~23.08 km from centre)

10k Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 Absolutely gorgeous when the leaves are turning. The beginning of the trail is fairly easy and family friendly.

4.80 (288 reviews) (~24.07 km from centre)

Los Poblanos Fields Open Space

Hiking area

Open space & an active farming area featuring dog-friendly hiking/biking trails & wildlife habitats.

4.80 (267 reviews) (~6.56 km from centre)

Willow Creek Trailhead and Open Space

Hiking area

👍👍 The river looks very low now but it's still a very beautiful place to walk with your dogs. There's a few trails, long or short depending on how much you want to walk. One trash can at the entrance and another towards the NE side. It's more beautiful during autumn because the trees turn a beautiful c...

4.80 (260 reviews) (~25.23 km from centre)

Elena Gallegos Open Space

Hiking area

Easygoing park offering a series of mountain biking & hiking trails, mountain views & picnic spots.

4.80 (256 reviews) (~18.29 km from centre)

Piedra Lisa-South Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 Beautiful hike. Good climb in elevation so make sure to bring good shoes and water. No cost for the hike or for parking. We took about 2+ hours to go up and down.

4.80 (212 reviews) (~21.7 km from centre)

Ellis Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 Pretty trail. Went up toward the ski resort and tram. Beautiful views.

4.80 (162 reviews) (~23.6 km from centre)

Coors Bosque Trails

Hiking area

👍👍 Lots of nature interaction. Connects to Canopy trail which leads to Rio Grande

4.80 (76 reviews) (~8.79 km from centre)

Sandia Peak Tramway

Tourist attraction

2.7-mi aerial tram ride with Albuquerque & mountain views to a peak with trails, skiing & dining.

4.70 (9.9K reviews) (~19.59 km from centre)

Copper Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 I always love visiting this trail head. So many options to take. I live in Colorado now and these foothills in Albuquerque are truly a gem. Many great spots to view the city, run, bike, hike, walk.

4.70 (703 reviews) (~15.14 km from centre)

Embudo Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 Great spot. Go super early before it’s gets hot !! Hiking around ABQ is under rated. Novice and enjoyable. Trails are well kept. Bring water and lots of it!

4.70 (689 reviews) (~15.62 km from centre)

Menaul Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 I hadn't heard of this place. I had asked someone where she liked to hike, and she said the foothills. So, later that day I looked at the landscape to see the hills, and found this park. I would recommend wearing hiking shoes (I was wearing sandals, and I couldn't go as high up the hill I had desir...

4.70 (432 reviews) (~14.98 km from centre)

Petroglyph National Monument, Piedras Marcadas Canyon Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 Absolutely a must visit in Albuquerque.. great to see such well preserved petroglyphs.. will need a car to get here.. there are number of sites.. Best one is Piedras Marcadas Canyon which was approx 15 mins drive from main visitor centre.. Piedras Marcadas Canyon itself is very accessible, allow a...

4.70 (371 reviews) (~12.07 km from centre)

Michael Emery Trailhead

Hiking area

Popular with hikers & mountain bikers, this trail offers rugged scenery, shrubs & diverse wildlife.

4.70 (313 reviews) (~16.8 km from centre)

Canyon Estates - Grand Enchantment Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 Great trailhead leading to a couple of different trails. The Tavertine Falls path takes you to a very cool cave, and if the season has been wet enough, a small waterfall! Be sure to check this place out on one of your hiking adventures!

4.70 (223 reviews) (~23.61 km from centre)

Placitas Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 I went here today for the first time. We just moved to Rio Rancho and it’s actually really close to our house. The hike was really pleasant. Only a slight incline on the way up the mountain, enough to get the heart beating a little bit but not so bad that my anti-hiking 5-year-old cared too much. Go...

4.70 (218 reviews) (~28.68 km from centre)

Manzano/Four Hills Open Space

Hiking area

Hiking area with a series of sloping hills, featuring a variety of plants & wildlife.

4.70 (125 reviews) (~15.96 km from centre)

PINE FLAT PICNIC AREA

Picnic ground

👍👍 It's great for family events such as picnics and barbeques etc. Very peaceful and beautiful!!!

4.70 (114 reviews) (~29.74 km from centre)

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Top rated Hiking areas in Albuquerque, United States