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El Cerro de Los Lunas Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Running trail in Los Lunas, New Mexico · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from El Cerro de Los Lunas Preserve'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.
What runners say about El Cerro de Los Lunas Preserve
“Nice jaunt with beautiful views, on well-maintained trails.”
“Quiet peaceful beautiful desert terrain.”
Nice volcano with nice hiking trails and great views. This monogenectic volcano of the cat hills volcanic field erupted around 140,000 years ago. The Rio Grande rift is an interesting area to explore.
You see this as you drive by it on the 25. It appears deceivingly small. It definitely is underappreciated. It is worth the detour. We spent 3 hours navigating around it and up to the top. The view is phenomenal.
El Cerro de Los Lunas is an overlooked and under appreciated place. So many people see the hill daily but never ascend it. There are cliffs, canyons, trees, and incredible rock formations.
When I moved here 5 years ago, I expected a hike up "the hill" would be one of the first things we'd do. Better later than never, I guess. Firstly, I suggest going to the Los Lunas village website and print off the grid map to take with you in case you need any assistance.
Trail conditions & character
“We took the overlook trail from the east side, heading south first and winding clockwise.”
“When I moved here 5 years ago, I expected a hike up "the hill" would be one of the first things we'd do.”
Plan your run at El Cerro de Los Lunas Preserve
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websiteloslunasnm.gov
- Phone(505) 839-3845
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–9 PM |
Running trails near Los Lunas
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