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Glade Run Recreation Area - BLM

4.4 ★★★★☆ 48 Google reviews · Running trail in Farmington, New Mexico · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Glade Run Recreation Area - BLM'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.

Lit at nightScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADATrailhead parkingQuiet

Park offering opportunities for hiking, four-wheeling, and taking in the scenery.

What runners say about Glade Run Recreation Area - BLM

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (48 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Bring whatever you have in the garage and tear up the beautiful terrain!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“great scenery and peaceful area, but you better be prepared if you get stuck.”

Visit weekly..Noone bothers anyone. Very few campers unless they have an event going on. Lots of trails. Great rockhounding spots.

★★★★★ — Kristy , Nov 2021

Place is awesome! Fun for anyone! Bring whatever you have in the garage and tear up the beautiful terrain! It goes on forever, seriously lol

★★★★★ — Jeff , Dec 2024

Great camp area. Excellent event site. World class rock crawling. Keeping. Mountain biking. Hiking. Horseback riding. Indian ruins. Petroglyphs. Wildlife. This place has it all!!!

★★★★★ — Allen , Aug 2019

This is a nice local spot for outdoor recreation. I prefer to go hiking here. Others like to use their recreational vehicles here. Overall a cool spot.

★★★★☆ — Shawn , Dec 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 48 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Bring whatever you have in the garage and tear up the beautiful terrain!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“great scenery and peaceful area, but you better be prepared if you get stuck.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Home sweet home , Nomadic parking welcome stop and say hello!”

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💡 Lit for night running

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Glade Run Recreation Area - BLM

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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • 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.
  • Websiteblm.gov
  • Phone+1 505-564-7600
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

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 Glade Run Recreation Area - BLM

Glade Rd, Farmington, NM 87401

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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.