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Camino De Los Montoyas Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 172 Google reviews · Running trail in Rio Rancho, New Mexico · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Camino De Los Montoyas Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

ShadedScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADATrailhead parkingQuiet

Relaxed park featuring a playground with swings and slides, alongside picnic tables.

What runners say about Camino De Los Montoyas Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (172 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Great park to have picnics at nice and clean for the kids and adults as well I highly recommend this place to have get togethers anytime of the year.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Really nice park pretty big with lot's of tree's and beautiful grass field bring some bug spray they will eat you alive if you don't.”

🏃 great for running 3 mentions

“I am delighted that there are so many dog parks in this area this one is always well kept and has a great dog run area.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“A wonderful park with lots of open grass space, shade trees, gazebo, dog run, miniscule basketball court and a decent sized playground.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“We are here about 3 days outta the week for practice it's a nice peaceful community park”

A great Park in a quiet area in Rio Rancho. I am delighted that there are so many dog parks in this area this one is always well kept and has a great dog run area. I also like that they have a divided area split into large dog and small dog runs. The park is also beautiful and a nice walk on the leash.

★★★★★ — Jax , Jun 2023

Right near a neighborhood so it was easy to walk to, and offered my siblings a fun time on the playground. The shady area is nice to relax in and the grassy area is good for activities like sports and running around. One of the best parks in Northern Meadows

★★★★★ — Clyde , Jun 2019

A small but well-kept park. Great if you live in walking distance but probably not worth a drive. Took my dog late afternoon. We were the only ones there. He did his thing and didn't want to stay so we drove to a bigger park.

★★★★☆ — Jose , Feb 2026

Great space for kids to run around, to take your dog through or to the doggie park. Usually clean. It is next to an arroyo so you need to watch early in the morning or at dusk for predators (coyotes, hawks, owls).

★★★★☆ — Ken , Mar 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 172 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 18 mentions

“A wonderful park with lots of open grass space, shade trees, gazebo, dog run, miniscule basketball court and a decent sized playground.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Really nice park pretty big with lot's of tree's and beautiful grass field bring some bug spray they will eat you alive if you don't.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“We are here about 3 days outta the week for practice it's a nice peaceful community park”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“A wonderful park with lots of open grass space, shade trees, gazebo, dog run, miniscule basketball court and a decent sized playground.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Parking area is in dire need of resurfacing and pothole fill.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Camino De Los Montoyas Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiterrnm.gov
  • Phone(505) 891-5015

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10 PM
Friday 6 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Camino De Los Montoyas Park

3701 Cam De Los Montoyas, Rio Rancho, NM 87144

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.