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218 mi 351 km

Rides

202 mi 325 km

Trails

304

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Easy Trails
45 Trails
Intermediate Trails
66 Trails
Hard Trails
16 Trails

Food & Drink

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Pizza Barn Great pizza and good service!
11 Plaza Loop, Edgewood NM — (505) 286-2700
Vick's Vittles
8810 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque NM — (505) 298-5143
Olive Garden Shell pasta with marinara :)
601 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM — (505) 275-9948
SONIC Drive In Weren't very friendly...
11715 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque NM — (505) 292-6979
Twisters Enchiladas n Breakfast Burritos of course the Twister burrito
740 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM — (505) 237-1611
Dion's Pizza Super busy at Noon. Go early!
11000 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque NM — (505) 296-0771
Huong Thao Spring rolls!!
1016 Juan Tabo Blvd NE Ste B, Albuquerque NM — (505) 292-8222
Naka Sushi The sushi is so good! Definitely recommended!!
1035 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM
Federico's Mexican Food The Country Burrito - eggs, potatoes, and cheese. I don't know what they do to their tortillas, but they have a different texture than most. Perfect for a burrito! Don't forget the sauce #RedOrGreen
1109 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM — (505) 271-6499
Perea's New Mexican Restaurant The chili and pinto whole beans
1140 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM — (505) 293-0157
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Everything is good!!!
10201 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque NM — (505) 237-9605
Chick-fil-A
210 Eubank Blvd SE, Albuquerque NM — (505) 292-9190
Golden Pride If you don't do meat try the western hashbrowns or do them up my way and add beans! Delicious either way!
10101 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque NM — (505) 293-3531
La Salita Wednesday is Shredded Beef Burrito day! THE best burrito around!!!
1217 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM — (505) 299-9968
Basil Leaf The pho is delicious!
1225 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM — (505) 323-2594
Einstein Bros Bagels Pretzel bagels, frozen Carmel macchiato
11255 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM — (505) 332-1526
Ming Dynasty Best dim sum in the city.
1551 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM — (505) 296-0298
Fastinos Mmmm can't go wrong with a giant slice of cheese or pepperoni.
2600 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM — (505) 332-9300
Twisters Twisters has some of the best smothered green chile burritos in town. Huge portions, and reasonably priced. This location is pretty nice and the employees have always been very friendly to me!
2809 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM — (505) 296-1575
Banh Mi Coda Try #6 grilled pork. Awesome!
230 Louisiana Blvd SE, Albuquerque NM — (505) 232-0085

Areas Within Central New Mexico

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Featured Rides in Central New Mexico - 21

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The dreaded rock-slide feature is better taken with balanced power than all-out mashing.

#1

10.0 mi 16.1 km
North Foothills, Elena G...
 40
Sandia Heights, NM
Technical step on the switchback climb

#2

8.4 mi 13.5 km
South Foothills
 16
Carnuel, NM
Burn remnants from a 2012 fire, luckily the wind was blowing from the west and the town of Corrales was spared. The fire actually jumped the river and burned a lot more area on the opposite shore, however the area was unpopulated.

#3

15.9 mi 25.6 km
Corrales Bosque
 8
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Minerals oozing out of the springs at White Mesa New Mexico

#4

8.4 mi 13.5 km
White Ridge Trail System...
 48
Jemez Pueblo, NM
Some challenging climbs.

#5

17.9 mi 28.7 km
North Cedro Singletrack
 3
Carnuel, NM
Some challenging climbs.

#6

11.2 mi 18.1 km
Coyote/Chamisoso Loop
 18
Carnuel, NM
Rock ledges galore await you on Birdhouse Ridge which is best ridden downhill.

#7

9.2 mi 14.7 km
Tunnel, Otero, West Figu...
 27
Carnuel, NM
On trail wildlife. I saw an interesting looking rock that suddenly started to move, turns out it was this little guy. Horny toad.

#8

12.3 mi 19.8 km
Mahogany and Gamble Exte...
 6
Ponderosa Pine, NM

Trails in Central New Mexico - 106

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4.1 mi 6.5 km
#1 Foothills Trail 365 North
Sandia Heights, NM
4.1 mi 6.5 km Sandia Heights, NM
Unknown
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1.1 mi 1.7 km
#2 Trail 230
Sandia Heights, NM
1.1 mi 1.7 km Sandia Heights, NM
Unknown
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1.3 mi 2.1 km
#3 Trail 341
Sandia Heights, NM
1.3 mi 2.1 km Sandia Heights, NM
Unknown
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1.9 mi 3.1 km
#4 FOO loop
Carnuel, NM
1.9 mi 3.1 km Carnuel, NM
All Clear
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Dry
4 days ago
4 
6.4 mi 10.3 km
#5 Corrales Bosque Part 1
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
6.4 mi 10.3 km Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
All Clear
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Mostly Dry
86 days ago
4 
3.4 mi 5.5 km
#6 Dragon's Back
Jemez Pueblo, NM
3.4 mi 5.5 km Jemez Pueblo, NM
All Clear
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Dry
82 days ago
12 
1.8 mi 2.9 km
#7 Good Times
Jemez Pueblo, NM
1.8 mi 2.9 km Jemez Pueblo, NM
Unknown
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5.3 mi 8.5 km
#8 Coyote Trail (Trail 5619)
Carnuel, NM
5.3 mi 8.5 km Carnuel, NM
Unknown
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2.7 mi 4.4 km
#9 Chamisoso Trail (Trail 5184)
Carnuel, NM
2.7 mi 4.4 km Carnuel, NM
Minor Issues
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Dry, Fallen Trees - Errosion is really bad on Delbert and Chamisoso; unridable for nearly 80% maybe more as of 16 May 2017. Trails are full of 6-12...
71 days ago
2 
4.1 mi 6.6 km
#10 Delbert's Trail (Trail 5622)
Carnuel, NM
4.1 mi 6.6 km Carnuel, NM
All Clear
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Dry
16 days ago
2 
1.9 mi 3.1 km
#11 Cedro Singletrack (Trail 5252B)
Ponderosa Pine, NM
1.9 mi 3.1 km Ponderosa Pine, NM
All Clear
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Dry
16 days ago
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1.2 mi 2.0 km
#12 Mighty Mule (Trail 5257)
Ponderosa Pine, NM
1.2 mi 2.0 km Ponderosa Pine, NM
Unknown
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3 
2.4 mi 3.9 km
#13 West Ridge
Carnuel, NM
2.4 mi 3.9 km Carnuel, NM
All Clear
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Dry
16 days ago
3 
2.5 mi 4.0 km
#14 Tunnel Canyon
Carnuel, NM
2.5 mi 4.0 km Carnuel, NM
All Clear
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Dry
16 days ago
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2.6 mi 4.1 km
#15 Birdhouse Ridge
Carnuel, NM
2.6 mi 4.1 km Carnuel, NM
All Clear
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Dry
16 days ago
6 
1.7 mi 2.7 km
#16 Otero Canyon
Carnuel, NM
1.7 mi 2.7 km Carnuel, NM
All Clear
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Dry
16 days ago
12 
1.3 mi 2.1 km
#17 G Nasty
Ponderosa Pine, NM
1.3 mi 2.1 km Ponderosa Pine, NM
All Clear
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Dry
16 days ago
4 
2.5 mi 4.0 km
#18 Blue Ribbon
Ponderosa Pine, NM
2.5 mi 4.0 km Ponderosa Pine, NM
All Clear
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Dry
16 days ago
7 
1.0 mi 1.6 km
#19 Drop In
Ponderosa Pine, NM
1.0 mi 1.6 km Ponderosa Pine, NM
All Clear
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Dry
16 days ago
2 
1.6 mi 2.5 km
#20 Foothills Trail 365 to the water tower
Sandia Heights, NM
1.6 mi 2.5 km Sandia Heights, NM
All Clear
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Dry - Hot out today! Careful!
18 days ago
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Photos of Central New Mexico - 304

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Steady ascent towards the south Cerro peak. The trail is wide but studded with rocks.

#1

Steady ascent towards the south Cerro peak. The trail is wide but studded with rocks.
 3
Los Lunas, NM
Trail between north and south peaks is rough but not excessively steep

#2

Trail between north and south peaks is rough but not excessively steep
 3
Los Lunas, NM
An ancient landslide has altered the north end of the Cerro. This section of trail (center of photo) will require most riders to walk and in a few spots carry their bikes

#3

An ancient landslide has altered the north end of the Cerro. This section of trail (center of photo) will require most riders to walk and in a few spots carry their bikes
 3
Los Lunas, NM
Example of fine and steep silty trail. Once up higher on the basalt the tread changes to basalt sand, gravel, and baby heads.

#4

Example of fine and steep silty trail. Once up higher on the basalt the tread changes to basalt sand, gravel, and baby heads.
 3
Los Lunas, NM
Once on the basalt the silt is gone but replaced with basalt baby heads in abundance. The trail is wide but rough in this area,

#5

Once on the basalt the silt is gone but replaced with basalt baby heads in abundance. The trail is wide but rough in this area,
 3
Los Lunas, NM
Climbing out of the Bowl proper the trail is nicely contoured so grades are moderate

#6

Climbing out of the Bowl proper the trail is nicely contoured so grades are moderate
 3
Los Lunas, NM
Descent off the west ridge to David Canyon has some steps and tight switchbacks

#7

Descent off the west ridge to David Canyon has some steps and tight switchbacks
 3
Ponderosa Pine, NM
Rocky in places on the way down into the canyon.

#8

Rocky in places on the way down into the canyon.
 3
Ponderosa Pine, NM

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