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Elena Gallegos Trail 230

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  2. NM
  3. …Central New Mexico
  4. …Albuquerque
  5. Elena Gallegos - Foothills Trails
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Length

1.3 Miles 2.1 Kilometers


Elevation

238' 73 m

Ascent

-190' -58 m

Descent

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

6,682' 2,037 m

High

6,457' 1,968 m

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“A quick trail around the outskirts of the 640-acre Ellen Gallegos and Albert G. Simms park. ”

— Jason Fincher
GPX File — Driving Directions

Overview

Winter Hours (In effect starting November 1st): 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Summer Hours (In effect starting April 1st): 7 a.m. - 9 p.m
There is a parking fee of $1 on weekdays, $2 on weekends.
Features: Wildflowers [Add/Remove]
Dogs: Leashed

Description [Suggest Changes]

There is a network of trails in this park open to hikers, runners, and mountain bikers. It is accessible year round. The terrain is hilly and the trails are hard packed sand.

Contacts

Land Manager: City of Albuquerque Open Space

Jun 12, 2018: Gallery exhibit: Resonations in Clay--Life in the Bosque

Jun 12, 2018: Opening Reception: Resonations in Clay--Life in the Bosque

Jun 12, 2018: Visitor Center Gift Shop Sale

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