New Mexico · United States
- Distance
- 1.6 km / 1.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 34 m
- Typical duration
- 23 min
- Mountain
- Forest
- Alpine meadow
5 routes near Albuquerque qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 2.1 km and 46 m (151 ft) of ascent.
That is 3 percent of the 199 routes we map near Albuquerque. They are shorter than the local average, 2.1 km against 4.3 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 46 m (151 ft) against 95 m (312 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.
High pasture walking sits above the treeline, at its best in early summer when the meadows are in flower. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.
New Mexico · United States
New Mexico · United States
New Mexico · United States
New Mexico · United States
New Mexico · United States
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Ridge TrailNew Mexico | 1.6 km | 34 m | 23 min | Easy | April to October |
| Forest Service Road 12New Mexico | 2.4 km | 53 m | 35 min | Easy | April to October |
| Meadow Singletrack TrailNew Mexico | 2.8 km | 62 m | 41 min | Easy | April to October |
| Meadow TrailNew Mexico | 1.5 km | 34 m | 22 min | Easy | April to October |
| Tram to Kiwanis Cabin vis Kiwanis Meadow RoadNew Mexico | 2.1 km | 47 m | 31 min | Easy | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with Meadow Ridge Trail, Meadow Singletrack Trail, Forest Service Road 12. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.
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