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Mountain Biking in New Mexico - Albuquerque

Mountain bikers love the rolling terrain of the Sandia Mountain foothills, which have plenty of single tracks for biking, trail running and hiking. Several trails challenge mountain bikers with steep inclines and unique high-desert terrain, including large boulders and arroyos (dry washes). These trails are accessible via the Elena Gallegos Open Space on the northeast edge of the city. The foothills also offer an all-terrain park located in the Embudo Canyon Open Space, east of Tramway Boulevard on Indian School Road. The park includes a progression of jumps with varying degrees of difficulty and a BMX-only line.

On the other side of town, Petroglyph National Monument on the city's west mesa offers a moderately difficult ride with great views of the city below. The unpaved route loops around inactive volcanoes; it is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.