Hiking Trails & Parks in Los Alamos, New Mexico
502 hiking & walking trails and 5parks, recreation areas & campgrounds in Los Alamos, located in Los Alamos County, New Mexico. Free trail map for every listing.
About Outdoor Recreation in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos offers 502 mapped hiking trails and 5 federally managed parks within the city or nearby. Located in Los Alamos County, New Mexico, it’s a starting point for hikers, campers, and casual nature seekers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New Mexico?
Yes — we have 502 mapped hiking and walking trails in Los Alamos, Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New Mexico?
Potrillo Mesa Trail near Los Alamos is rated hard — the toughest classification among Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New Mexico's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New Mexico for families?
23rd Street near Los Alamos is one of the best family picks in Los Alamos, Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New Mexico?
Each of the 502 trails in Los Alamos, Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New Mexico?
Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New Mexico has 5 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (1 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New Mexico?
Yes — 1 of Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New Mexico's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is Juniper Campground (NM) with 56 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New Mexico?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Los Alamos County for more options beyond Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New Mexico.
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