Bernalillo County, New Mexico
1,050 hiking & walking trails · 13parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 10 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Bernalillo County is home to 1,050 mapped hiking trails and 13 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 10 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Bernalillo County
Up to 213 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Bernalillo County
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Sample Parks in Bernalillo County
Sample Trails in Bernalillo County
Curated Guides for Bernalillo County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Bernalillo County, New Mexico?
Yes — we have 1,050 mapped hiking and walking trails in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Bernalillo County, New Mexico?
Canterbury Trail near Cedar Crest is rated hard — the toughest classification among Bernalillo County, New Mexico's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Bernalillo County, New Mexico for families?
10K Trail South (200) near Sandia Park is one of the best family picks in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Bernalillo County, New Mexico?
Each of the 1,050 trails in Bernalillo County, New Mexico has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Bernalillo County, New Mexico?
Bernalillo County, New Mexico has 13 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (3 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Bernalillo County, New Mexico?
Yes — 1 of Bernalillo County, New Mexico's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is NINE MILE PICNIC SITE with 1 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Bernalillo County, New Mexico?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across New Mexico for more options beyond Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
Hiking guides for New Mexico
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Bernalillo County.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in New Mexico, Ranked
New Mexico's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: David MarcuNew Mexico's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten New Mexico trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in New Mexico
Ten gentle, well-marked New Mexico trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in New Mexico
New Mexico's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in New Mexico
Federal parks and recreation areas in New Mexico ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in New Mexico: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
New Mexico's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.