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Elena Gallegos - Foothills Trails

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26 mi 42 km of trail — 1 Featured Hike

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The view of the Sandia ridgeline from the trail, with the tramway cables visible overhead. The upper station of the tramway is visible on the right side of the picture. The crash site is at the base of the large rock formation on the left.

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7.0 mi 11.3 km
Domingo Baca Trail / TWA…
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Sandia Heights, NM

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4.6 mi 7.5 km
#1 Pino Trail
Sandia Heights, NM
4.6 mi 7.5 km Sandia Heights, NM
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Dry - Going up from the parking lot, mile 2-3 has quite a few downed trees ; then from mile 3 to the top can get pretty tight from all the overgrown underbrush. Still a good challenging run.
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1.3 mi 2.1 km
#2 Elena Gallegos Trail 341
Sandia Heights, NM
1.3 mi 2.1 km Sandia Heights, NM
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5.3 mi 8.6 km
#3 Embudito Trail #192
Sandia Heights, NM
5.3 mi 8.6 km Sandia Heights, NM
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5.7 mi 9.1 km
#4 Upper Foothills Trail 365
Sandia Heights, NM
5.7 mi 9.1 km Sandia Heights, NM
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2.9 mi 4.6 km
#5 Domingo Baca
Sandia Heights, NM
2.9 mi 4.6 km Sandia Heights, NM
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2.2 mi 3.6 km
#6 Bear Canyon Arroyo Trail
Sandia Heights, NM
2.2 mi 3.6 km Sandia Heights, NM
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1.3 mi 2.1 km
#7 Elena Gallegos Trail 230
Sandia Heights, NM
1.3 mi 2.1 km Sandia Heights, NM
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1.4 mi 2.3 km
#8 Elena Gallegos Trail 305
Sandia Heights, NM
1.4 mi 2.3 km Sandia Heights, NM
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1.0 mi 1.6 km
#9 Elena Gallegos Trail 342
Sandia Heights, NM
1.0 mi 1.6 km Sandia Heights, NM
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0.7 mi 1.1 km
#10 Elena Gallegos Trail 366
Sandia Heights, NM
0.7 mi 1.1 km Sandia Heights, NM
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Albuquerque is beautiful... from the EG Trail 305

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Albuquerque is beautiful... from the EG Trail 305
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Sandia Heights, NM
Cibola National Forest trail intersection.

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Cibola National Forest trail intersection.
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Sandia Heights, NM

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Aug 25
Backcountry Navigation With A Map & Compass - Level 1
Elena Gallegos Picnic Area
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Sep 8
Epic Hikes of Albuquerque - La Luz Hike and Tram Ride
Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Sep 15
Sandia Ranger District Trail Work Day
Sandia Ranger District Tijeras Ranger Station
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Sep 22
Backcountry Navigation With A GPS - Level 1
Elena Gallegos Picnic Area
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Sep 29
Essential Wilderness Skills
Sandia Mountains - Canyon Estates Trailhead
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Oct 20
Sandia Ranger District Trail Work Day
Sandia Ranger District Tijeras Ranger Station
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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