Description

Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for new places to explore, Menasha Ridge Press 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Albuquerque helps you find and enjoy the top hikes within range of the Duke City.

Points clés

• A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, ancient ruins and petroglyphs
• Provides plenty of options for a couple hours or a full day of adventure, all within about an hour from Albuquerque and the surrounding communities
• Experience black-lava badlands in El Malpais National Monument, enjoy aspen woodlands in Santa Fe National Forest, or explore trails in the Galisteo Basin and Valles Caldera
• Immerse yourself in history with nostalgic walks along the Rio Grande—not to mention ancient pueblos, old mining camps, slot canyons and more
• With Albuquerque residents and hiking experts David Ryan and Stephen Ausherman as your guides, you'll learn about the area and experience nature through the city's best hikes
• Each hike description features key at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, scenery, traffic, hiking time and more, so you can quickly learn about each trail
• Detailed directions, GPS-based trail map and elevation profiles help to ensure that you know where you are and where you're going
• Features tips on nearby activities to further enhance your enjoyment of every outing
• Plus, the local authors' recommended hikes by category help you find the perfect trails for every occasion