About trails in Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Bernalillo County has 544 named trails on the map, covering 1,757 miles in total, an average of 3.2 miles per trail. That is the 1st largest mapped trail network among 26 counties in New Mexico. 436 of them are tagged for hiking and 258 for mountain biking.

The longest single trail is El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail - Bernalillo County, at 59.5 miles. 98 trails run 5 miles or longer. Mapped points of interest in the county include 63 trailheads, 47 campsites, and 7 waterfalls. The nearest towns to these trails are Sandia Heights, Cedro, and Albuquerque.

What the trails in Bernalillo County are like

By length, 246 are under a mile, 200 run 1 to 5 miles, and 98 are 5 miles or longer. 17 are loops, ending where they start; the longest is White Wash Trail, at 14.6 miles.

Of the 283 with a difficulty rating, 112 easy, 146 moderate, and 25 hard. Of the 544 with measured elevation, La Luz Trail climbs the most, about 11,174 ft, and 51 gain 1,000 ft or more.

Explore by activity

544All trails

436Hiking 258Mountain biking

1,757Total miles

47Campsites

7Waterfalls

63Trailheads

El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail - Bernalillo CountyHike59.5 mi Faulty TrailHike55.8 mi Paseo del Bosque TrailHikeMTB54.3 mi South Crest TrailHike54.3 mi Challenge TrailHike50.4 mi Blue Ribbon TrailHikeMTB39.9 mi Southern CrossingHikeMTB30.0 mi Foothills Trail NorthHike27.4 mi Ed Hillsman TrailHike21.2 mi New Mexico State Bike Route 12MTB20.7 mi Foothills Trail SouthHike20.3 mi Ponderosa Loop TrailHike19.7 mi Embudito TrailHike17.9 mi Coyote TrailMTB17.8 mi Saddle Spur TrailHikeMTB17.0 mi Forest Service Road 106MTB15.6 mi White Wash TrailHike14.6 mi Sabino Canyon West TrailHikeMTB14.4 mi Juan TrailHikeMTB14.1 mi Brannan TrailHikeMTB14.1 mi Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 38: Sandia Mountain WildernessHike13.9 mi Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 37: Manzanita Mountains NorthHike13.7 mi Rocky Point TrailHikeMTB13.3 mi Three Gun Spring TrailHike13.2 mi Delberts TrailHike12.6 mi Forest Service Road 46211.8 mi Mahogany TrailMTB11.8 mi Forest Service Road 335Hike11.8 mi Road Noise Trail11.7 mi 10k Trail SouthHikeMTB11.7 mi Tramway TrailHikeMTB10.8 mi Bear Scat TrailMTB10.6 mi Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 39: Sandia CrestHike10.6 mi Chavez LoopMTB10.4 mi Birdhouse RidgeHikeMTB10.0 mi Turkey Trot TrailMTB9.8 mi Sabino Canyon East TrailHikeMTB9.8 mi La Luz TrailHike9.7 mi Rollercoaster TrailMTB9.4 mi Tram Lower to Upper Terminal via Tramway Tr and La LuzHike9.3 mi Overlook TrailHikeMTB8.9 mi Tram Lower Terminal to Sandia CrestHike8.7 mi Chamisoso Trail8.7 mi Gravel Pit TrailHikeMTB8.4 mi Bill Spring TrailHikeMTB8.3 mi Powerline TrailMTB8.2 mi Pino TrailHike8.0 mi Eye of the Sandias RouteHike8.0 mi Pino TH to Tram Upper TerminalHike8.0 mi King of the MountainHikeMTB7.9 mi Tree Spring Trail7.8 mi Oso Ridge TrailHike7.8 mi Tunnel Canyon TrailHike7.7 mi West Ridge TrailMTB7.6 mi Embudo TrailHike7.6 mi Trail #305Hike7.5 mi Armijo TrailMTB7.4 mi Forest Service Road 530MTB7.2 mi Cañoncito TrailHike7.2 mi Pinyon Trail7.1 mi Forest Service Road 542Hike7.0 mi Cedro Singletrack Trail7.0 mi Pokerchip Trail7.0 mi Deadman Trail6.9 mi La Luz to Crest RouteHike6.8 mi Trail #401Hike6.7 mi Poker ChipHikeMTB6.7 mi Shooting Marbles TrailMTB6.7 mi Paseo del Norte TrailMTB6.6 mi Gambel Oak Trail6.6 mi Jackalope TrailMTB6.5 mi Trail #2306.3 mi Faulty Trail (195)HikeMTB6.3 mi Lower Pine TrailMTB6.1 mi Volcano View TrailHikeMTB6.1 mi Forest Service Road 136.1 mi Cresta TrailHikeMTB6.1 mi University Boulevard TrailMTB6.0 mi Domingo Baca/TWA TrailHike5.8 mi Coyote Split TrailMTB5.8 mi Michael Emery Trail5.7 mi Alameda Drain TrailHikeMTB5.7 mi Gear Grinder TrailMTB5.7 mi South Sandia Peak via Embudito TrHike5.7 mi South Sandia Peak vis Three Gun Tr and Embudito TrHike5.6 mi Cajun Pine TrailMTB5.5 mi West Boundary Trail5.3 mi More Turkey TrailMTB5.3 mi Hawk Watch TrailHike5.3 mi Northern Diversion TrailHike5.3 mi Lone Pine Trail5.3 mi Three Bottles Advanced TrailMTB5.3 mi Mesa Top Multi Use TrailHikeMTB5.3 mi Meadow Singletrack TrailMTB5.2 mi Foothills TrailHikeMTB5.1 mi Otero Canyon TrailMTB5.0 mi Golden EagleHikeMTB5.0 mi Paseo de las Montañas TrailHike5.0 mi Ciénega TrailHike4.7 mi CoyoteHikeMTB4.7 mi I-40 TrailMTB4.6 mi South Sandia Peak via CCCHike4.6 mi Pine Loop Trail4.6 mi Gnasty Trail4.5 mi Switchback TrailHike4.5 mi Forest Service Road 12MTB4.5 mi Mano TrailHike4.5 mi 50-Mile Activity LoopMTB4.4 mi Coyote-Chamisoso LinkHike4.4 mi More Cowbell TrailMTB4.4 mi Bart's Trail4.3 mi Three Gun Spring Arroyo Trail4.3 mi Un Poquito Trail4.2 mi Paseo de las Mesa Recreational TrailHikeMTB4.2 mi DelbertsHikeMTB4.2 mi Chamisoso Canyon RoadHikeMTB4.0 mi Road NoiseHikeMTB3.9 mi David Canyon RoadHikeMTB3.9 mi Cedro Creek TrailMTB3.7 mi Mighty Mule TrailHike3.7 mi Cedro Creek Nature TrailHike3.7 mi Ponderosa LoopHikeMTB3.6 mi Embudito-White Wash ConnectorHike3.6 mi Ponderosa TrailHike3.6 mi Bear ScatHikeMTB3.5 mi North Diversion TrailHike3.4 mi Trail 401HikeMTB3.4 mi Riverside TrailHikeMTB3.4 mi Civilian Conservation Corps Trail3.4 mi Middle TrailMTB3.4 mi Lorenzo Canyon Trail3.4 mi FS 106HikeMTB3.3 mi Yucca LoopHikeMTB3.3 mi Acequia Trail3.3 mi Upper La Luz, Crest House Spur, Crest Loop RouteHike3.3 mi Turkey TrotHikeMTB3.3 mi Forest Park Trail3.2 mi Alameda TrailHikeMTB3.2 mi Carlito Springs Loop TrailHike3.2 mi Wagon TrailHike3.2 mi Madera Locura Trail3.2 mi Dog Run South TrailMTB3.1 mi Gambel Spur TrailHike3.1 mi Canoncito Trail (150)Hike3.1 mi Vista TrailHike3.0 mi Riverside Levy TrailHikeMTB2.9 mi Meadow Ridge TrailHike2.9 mi Drop In Trail2.9 mi La Barba TrailMTB2.9 mi I-40 Trail WestMTB2.9 mi Squirrel Run Trail2.9 mi Oak Flat Connector Trail2.9 mi Forestry Service Exercise TrailHikeMTB2.8 mi PowerlineHikeMTB2.7 mi Oso Corredor TrailHikeMTB2.7 mi Trail #5052.7 mi RollercoasterHike2.7 mi ChamisosoHikeMTB2.7 mi Deer Bed TrailHike2.6 mi ATV Bypass TrailHike2.6 mi That Way TrailMTB2.6 mi Tunnel CanyonHikeMTB2.6 mi Upper Faulty TrailHike2.6 mi West RidgeHikeMTB2.5 mi Old South Crest TrailHike2.5 mi Trail #66MTB2.4 mi FS 530HikeMTB2.4 mi Trail #366MTB2.4 mi Squirrel Run East Trail2.4 mi Larry's TrailHike2.4 mi Larrys TrailHike2.4 mi PinyonHikeMTB2.4 mi Cedro Peak RoadHikeMTB2.4 mi Rattlesnake TrailMTB2.3 mi North Rim TrailHike2.3 mi Doe Run TrailHikeMTB2.2 mi Pine Flat Connector Trail2.2 mi Shooting MarblesHikeMTB2.2 mi Gambel OakHikeMTB2.2 mi Cedro 2-Track Rd (FR 13)HikeMTB2.2 mi JackalopeHikeMTB2.2 mi Caida del Pino TrailMTB2.2 mi Rocky Ridge TrailHike2.1 mi Dog Run TrailMTB2.1 mi Pinedrop TrailMTB2.1 mi Gravel Pit - Rocky Point Loop Hike starting at the TramHike2.1 mi South Sandia Peak TrailHike2.1 mi Wild Turkey Trail2.1 mi North Pino Canyon RouteHike2.1 mi Canopy LoopHike2.1 mi Bosque Loop TrailHike2.1 mi Five Hills ConnectorHike2.1 mi Cienega TrailHike2.1 mi Otero CanyonHikeMTB2.1 mi This Way Trail2.1 mi Rinconada Canyon TrailHike2.0 mi Lower PineHikeMTB2.0 mi Ciénega Horse Bypass Trail2.0 mi Tablezon TrailHike2.0 mi Rabbit Run TrailMTB2.0 mi Jaral TrailHikeMTB2.0 mi Cresta Vista Connector Trail2.0 mi Volcanos Trail LoopHike2.0 mi Sunset Canyon TrailHike1.9 mi Embudo Trail (193)Hike1.9 mi Coyote SplitHikeMTB1.9 mi Cedro SingletrackHikeMTB1.9 mi Trail #342MTB1.9 mi Old Faulty TrailHikeMTB1.8 mi FR 106HikeMTB1.8 mi Cajun PineHikeMTB1.8 mi Alameda Bike PathHike1.8 mi Sandia XC Ski Loop (15) (Groomed)1.8 mi Trail 341HikeMTB1.8 mi West BoundaryHikeMTB1.8 mi Hilldale TrailMTB1.8 mi Parkwest TrailHike1.8 mi More TurkeyHikeMTB1.8 mi Bart's Trail (225)Hike1.8 mi Lone PineHikeMTB1.8 mi Meadow SingletrackHikeMTB1.7 mi Chimney Canyon TrailHike1.7 mi Sofa King Trail1.7 mi Alameda ConnectorMTB1.7 mi CCC TrailHike1.7 mi Valle TrailMTB1.7 mi DeadmanHikeMTB1.6 mi Easy Pickin' TrailHike1.6 mi Tram Tower 1 TrailHike1.6 mi Mirehaven TrailHike1.6 mi Eye of the Sandias to Embudo ConnectorHike1.6 mi Elk Track TrailMTB1.6 mi Embudito Canyon TrailHike1.6 mi Los Pecos Connector Trail1.6 mi Sunset Canyon Ridge TrailHike1.6 mi Trail #375Hike1.6 mi Canon Madera RouteHikeMTB1.6 mi Volcano Heights TrailHikeMTB1.6 mi Gear GrinderHikeMTB1.6 mi Meadow TrailHike1.5 mi Sunset Canyon Ridge RouteHike1.5 mi Snow Vista Channel TrailHike1.5 mi Pine LoopHikeMTB1.5 mi Boca Negra TrailHikeMTB1.5 mi Meadow 2-TrackHikeMTB1.5 mi More CowbellHikeMTB1.5 mi Cedro Peak TrailMTB1.5 mi Embudo to Three Gun ConnectorHike1.4 mi Chimney Canyon RouteHike1.4 mi Another Juan (Bites the Dust) TrailMTB1.4 mi Un Poquito Trail (241)HikeMTB1.4 mi Three Bottles AdvancedHikeMTB1.4 mi Tecolote TrailHikeMTB1.4 mi Emergency Access RoadHikeMTB1.4 mi Trail 305HikeMTB1.4 mi Tram to Kiwanis Cabin vis Kiwanis Meadow RoadHike1.3 mi Bond Volcano TrailHike1.3 mi Gnasty with a GHikeMTB1.3 mi East Bond Volcano TrailHike1.3 mi Upper Faulty LoopHike1.3 mi Hidden Valley RouteHike1.3 mi Coyote LoopHike1.3 mi Riverside RambleHike1.2 mi Mighty MuleHikeMTB1.2 mi U Mound TrailHike1.2 mi Normandy TrailHike1.2 mi Royce's TrailHike1.2 mi Mud Spring LoopHike1.2 mi 3 Bottles Flow TrailHike1.2 mi Three Bottles FlowMTB1.2 mi Three Bottles Flow TrailHikeMTB1.2 mi Old La Luz TrailHike1.2 mi Cajun Turkey Trail1.2 mi Kiwanis Cabin Loop from the CrestHike1.2 mi Domingo Baca Trail (230)Hike1.2 mi South Point TrailHike1.2 mi Trail 305AHikeMTB1.2 mi Sierra Vista BypassHikeMTB1.1 mi 9 Mile Loop TrailHikeMTB1.1 mi Arroyo Loop Trail WestHikeMTB1.1 mi Alligator AlleyHikeMTB1.1 mi Via Poco RoadHikeMTB1.1 mi Powerline RouteHike1.1 mi MiddleHikeMTB1.1 mi Northrop TrailHike1.1 mi Trail 230HikeMTB1.1 mi Piedras Marcadas Canyon TrailHike1.1 mi Trail #344Hike1.1 mi Acequia Trail (227)HikeMTB1.1 mi Trail #141Hike1.1 mi Trail 5171.1 mi Madera Locura Trail (220)HikeMTB1.1 mi Wagon Trail (228)HikeMTB1.1 mi Dog Run SouthHike1.1 mi Cienega Horse Bypass Trail (266)HikeMTB1.0 mi Kiwanis Meadow RoadHikeMTB1.0 mi Embudo Horse BypassHikeMTB1.0 mi Piedras Marcadas North Rim TrailHike1.0 mi Granite TrailHikeMTB1.0 mi Vista Trail (259)HikeMTB1.0 mi

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Trail geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed ODbL. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Compiled and published by Trailmonger · trail data last rebuilt September 24, 2026.