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New Mexico
Bernalillo County
Albuquerque

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

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Hiking trails & Routes
United States
New Mexico
Bernalillo County
Albuquerque

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

Hard

2.6

(15)

96

hikers

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

04:57

12.4km

590m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.58 km for 5.27 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.65 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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2

4.78 km

Eye of the Sandias

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Eye of the Sandias is a 6.4km hiking loop in the Sandia Foothills Open Space Park. There is also an actual eye painted onto one of the rocks and finding it makes the experience even more special.

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3

10.7 km

Sandia Foothills Open Space

Highlight • Natural

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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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.22 km

6.11 km

107 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

310 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 15 July

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