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Sandia Foothills Open Space – Sandia Foothills Open Space loop from Redbox

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Sandia Foothills Open Space – Sandia Foothills Open Space loop from Redbox

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Sandia Foothills Open Space – Sandia Foothills Open Space loop from Redbox

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7.71km

170m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Cibola National Forest

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2.82 km

U-Mound Rock Formation

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

This trail spans 12.7 miles from Sandia Peak Tramway to Camino de la Sierra, offering views of the city and the unique U-Mound, a mound of boulders popular for rock climbing.

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4.88 km

Sandia Foothills Open Space

Highlight • Forest

Sandia Foothills Open Space spans 2560 acres at the base of the Sandia Mountains. It is a desert wonderland with plenty of opportunities for hikers, runners and mountain bikers to …

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5.77 km

Twisty Trail

Highlight • Trail

Keep a look out for the cactus!

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6.83 km

The Sandia Foothills Open Space is a popular place with hiking that is handily very close to Albuquerque. There are a number of looped hikes of varying difficulty with plenty of wildlife and nature to see.

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7.71 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.55 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.55 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,950 m)

Lowest point (1,820 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Sandia Foothills Open Space – Sandia Foothills Open Space loop from Redbox

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