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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
All Clear
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Mostly Dry - From around mile 4 on there is ice until you hit the Crest junction.
29 days ago
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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
Minor Issues
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Snowy, Icy - Snow and ice as you near Oso Pass. Yaktrax or microspikes recommended.
50 days ago
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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
All Clear
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Dry, Some Mud, Icy
79 days ago
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1.3 mi 2.1 km
#6 Elena Gallegos Trail 230
Sandia Heights, NM
1.3 mi 2.1 km Sandia Heights, NM
Unknown
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1.4 mi 2.3 km
#7 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
#8 Elena Gallegos Trail 342
Sandia Heights, NM
1.0 mi 1.6 km Sandia Heights, NM
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2.2 mi 3.6 km
#9 Bear Canyon Arroyo Trail
Sandia Heights, NM
2.2 mi 3.6 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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